Good nutrition serves as the cornerstone of child survival and development. Well-fed children are better equipped to grow, learn, engage in play, and actively participate in their communities. They also exhibit greater resilience in the face of adverse circumstances. However, it is disheartening to note that many children today are not receiving the nutrition they require to not just survive but thrive. This disparity is most pronounced among the poorest and most vulnerable children in our society.

Our esteemed Chef James is embarking on a journey to compile an e-book brimming with Healthy School Meal Recipes contributed by students. This comprehensive e-book will feature a diverse range of recipes for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. What makes this endeavor even more exciting is that if your recipe is selected for inclusion in the e-book, your name, along with the name of your school, will be prominently credited against your entry. The e-book aims to make these wholesome recipes accessible to schools and parents, promoting the cause of healthy school meals.

 Materials

Computer and/or phone.

 Instructions

Use your phone to film a video snippet, no longer than 120 seconds, featuring your original recipe and showcasing the ingredients.

 Recipe Challenge Guidelines

We have set forth some clear guidelines to ensure that your recipe aligns with our mission to promote healthy school meals:

- Your recipe must incorporate at least one locally grown, caught, or raised ingredient.

- The dish must be entirely original, a testament to your creativity.

- Keep it simple, with a maximum of 10 ingredients and 10 steps.

- The recipe should be brimming with healthy components, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins, comprising at least half of the dish.

- Deliciousness is key – your dish should be fresh, simple, and delectable.

- Affordability is crucial; no fancy ingredients are required.

- Each recipe should convey a meaningful story, sharing how you came up with your culinary creation.

- Optionally, you can include Honest Farm Especias by Chef James’ products in your original recipe.

- The cost per serving of the meal should not exceed $4, and your recipe should be based on four servings, with 500-600 calories per serving.

 Community Service Hours:

In recognition of your dedication and effort in completing this challenge, you can earn 40 community service hours. To be eligible for the community service hours certificate, please ensure that your entry form is fully completed using the provided link for submission. Each student is permitted only one entry per challenge.

 Complete the Challenge

To complete this challenge and to help spread the word, we encourage you to share your video on your preferred social media platform. Include an inviting message to inspire others to participate in this challenge, and don't forget to tag it with #SDG2 #UkandoitGlobal #philanthropreneurship #youthleadership #sdgs #socialimpact #sustainability #unitednations #ChallengeAccepted #chefjames #HealthySchoolMealRecipe. Afterward, submit the link to your social media post.

 Submission and Ownership

Once you've prepared your entry, remember that all materials submitted to Chef James, our sponsor, become the property of the sponsor upon submission. This includes all associated copyright, trademark, and other proprietary rights. The sponsor will have the right to use, modify, reproduce, publish, perform, display, distribute, and create derivative works from the entry materials in perpetuity and throughout the universe, with no separate compensation to you or any other party.

Before you submit your entry, please carefully read, and acknowledge the following statements to confirm the originality of your recipe. By submitting your entry, you are explicitly agreeing to the following statement:

'I affirm that this is my original recipe for a healthy school lunch. I have not copied this recipe from any other source. If I have drawn external inspiration, I have made significant alterations to the cooking instructions and modified at least three ingredients or individual ingredient quantities to ensure its uniqueness.'"

If you're already registered, feel free to continue with the challenge, following the instructions. If you haven't registered yet, click HERE TO REGISTER!  to get started on this exciting culinary challenge!