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Brampton, ON

Guramrit Thandi

As a Health and Society student, Guramrit is interested in the social determinants of health, particularly for South Asian immigrants. Through the Sprout Ideas Fellowship, Amrit worked to foster a sense of community and promote well-being by organizing a culturally-sensitive healthy eating workshop program.

Culturally Sensitive Healthy Eating Workshop Food & Health

Our mission is to provide a dynamic and inclusive healthy food workshops tailored specifically for immigrants. By recognizing and respecting cultural differences, we aim to tackle the unique challenges immigrants face when adapting to a new country, especially concerning their health and nutrition.

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About this Project

Communities Served

My project will involve and/or impact the following communities:

  • Senior citizens
  • Refugees & newcomers
  • At risk youth & children
  • Racial or visible minorities
  • Vulnerable individuals (e.g. those experiencing addiction, abuse)
  • Multi-barrier populations

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

When it comes to community impact projects, the UN has created 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These are the Sustainable Development Goals associated with my project.

  • SDG 3: Good health and Well-being

How the project works

The Culturally Sensitive Healthy Eating Workshops Project offers engaging workshops focused on promoting healthy eating habits. Through a culturally sensitive approach, participants receive education on healthy living and practical skills for preparing nutritious meals. These workshops provide hands-on experience and equip participants with the tools to create balanced and wholesome dishes.

Project Impact

This project equipped 50 participants with practical tools and skills to prepare nutritious meals. Beyond education, the workshops fostered a supportive environment for participants to exchange experiences and knowledge on traditional foods.

Project Mission

The mission of the Culturally Sensitive Healthy Eating Workshops Project is to improve health outcomes for South Asian immigrants through culturally tailored approaches to healthy eating.

Project Team

Our team includes 8 executives ranging from high school to university in diverse areas of study including business, engineering, health sciences, and integrated sciences.