Our Vision

The International Mobile Teaching Kitchen Initiative (MTKi), now expanded to Scotland, is dedicated to addressing food insecurity and malnutrition. By empowering marginalised communities through nutrition education, MTKi aims to create a lasting impact on the health and well-being of women, children and families, especially those in need.

Our Story

We have been working in the Dundee and Angus region since 2023, where we have implemented a pilot project inspired by successful models from around the world, including India, Mexico and the US. We have begun training local community members through our culinary nutrition workshops. These workshops provide a nurturing environment for participants to gain crucial nutrition education. We strive to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge to create sustainable, affordable, and nutritious meals, fostering self-reliance and building stronger, healthier communities. We believe that food is not just a necessity but a powerful tool for health and well-being.

Our Value

We offer a sustainable approach to addressing failing food systems, especially in marginalised communities. Through the MTKi model, we collect crucial data and assess participants' nutrition status, laying the foundation for tailored interventions. Collaborative recipe creation ensures that the food we promote is not only nutritious but also culturally appropriate, reflecting communities' diverse preferences and dietary needs.

Moreover, our focus on effective nutrition education empowers marginalised communities to make informed choices about their health, leading to improved well-being. By training members as nutrition champions and culinary health educators, we ensure the sustainability and scalability of our efforts, reaching even more individuals in need. Our engaging cooking demonstrations and workshops make nutrition education accessible and enjoyable, ensuring that our impact is both effective and sustainable in the long term.

Our micro-enterprise development initiatives also provide a path out of poverty by enabling individuals to generate income and achieve financial security while maintaining healthier lifestyles.

Our Work in Action

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Our Future

What we have planned for the near future in Scotland:

June 12th, 2024: Culinary Nutrition Education Session focused on the Scottish MTK Menu Template.

June 13th, 2024: We will invite participants from our nutrition education sessions to access a Virtual Learning Environment curated for this project to further solidify their knowledge from the culinary sessions. Topics include Introduction to Nutrition, Culinary Nutrition Education Training, Project Management, Microenterprise and Events Planning.

June 26th, 2024: Certification Ceremony for participants of our pilot Culinary Nutrition Education Sessions.

July 6th-7th, 2024: Public Culinary Experience Event showcasing all three MTK menu templates at the Dundee Food Festival. 

We Need Your Help

To continue this amazing work, we need your help! Join us in making a tangible difference. Your donation, no matter the size, will help us create healthier, more resilient communities. Share our campaign with your friends and family to amplify our impact.

- For just £10, you can help purchase basic supplies such as teaching ingredients (e.g., vegetables, fruits, grains) and utensils to run the teaching kitchen workshops

- For £20 (or more), your contribution will go towards providing essentials such as electricity, gas, clean water, vehicle maintenance, and health and safety measures. It can also support the continuation of training for local mothers

- For £100 (or more), your contribution will go towards labour costs to support the project.

We are committed to transparency and accountability. We will regularly provide updates on our progress and the impact of your donation. You can expect monthly newsletters, photos, and videos showing how your contributions make a difference.

Rewards and Recognition

The programme has received various awards for completed work, including the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior Nutrition Education Program Impact Award, Glenmark Nutrition Award, Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Impact Acceleration Award, British Medical Association Research Charities Award, Global Challenges Research Fund Joint Award and many more.

About NNEdPro

NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health  is an independent not-for-profit organisation that believes everyone has the right to good nutrition. We provide direct support to vulnerable families and communities on the ground, and our education programme trains frontline healthcare professionals and dietitians around the globe.

NNEdPro advocates that equity, collaboration, and technology will be key to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger. Unlike other organisations, we research and influence whole food systems, from production through to consumption and beyond into healthcare.