Introduction:
The World Health Organisation defines food security as ‘when all people at times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life’ (WHO | Food Security, 2016). Food insecurity is a complex and challenging issue faced by many communities living within the Northern Luzon region of the Philippines, particularly the poorer communities. As a Social Worker, working for a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) I will research and analyse the key issues surrounding food insecurity for communities living in the region. Through this research I will establish the major issues impacting on food insecurity. To add to this I will identify government policies and key stakeholders. This is important as …show more content…
Poverty is already a challenging issue that is exacerbated by food insecurity. Poverty is a multi-dimensional issue, effecting health, education and standard of living (Tiglao-Torres, A 2011). Many people living in poverty come from agricultural households, such as those within the Northern Luzon region. Many have minimal education, often experience poor health, and have limited access to fertile land and other resources that can contribute to a source of income (World Food Program | The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2015).
It is predicted that the ‘Philippine population will grow to 142 million by the year 2045’ (Philippine Statistics Authority | Republic of the Philippines, 2016). Population growth will impact heavily on food insecurity, as food production will not be able to be maintained at a sustainable rate compared to that of the growth in …show more content…
Their dependency on the ongoing success of their yield for their livelihood and to support their families is crucial. As many of these people come from poor, uneducated backgrounds they have limited options for other sources of income. Individually they do not have the power or resources to influence positive change.
Community Members: Local community members would be made up of farmers and fisher folk. There are also other community members who would be reliant on these industries for their livelihoods by means of on selling local produce at markets. The broader community is largely affected by the socio-cultural impacts of food insecurity.
Landowners: Landowners are key stakeholders as they have agency over the farmers who work on their land. Landowners are at odds with current governmental polices and their tenants as redistribution of their land to farmers and farm workers means less income for them.
Local Government (LG): LGs are key stakeholders as they hold the majority of power and authority to make economic and political decisions within the
The World Health Organisation defines food security as ‘when all people at times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life’ (WHO | Food Security, 2016). Food insecurity is a complex and challenging issue faced by many communities living within the Northern Luzon region of the Philippines, particularly the poorer communities. As a Social Worker, working for a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) I will research and analyse the key issues surrounding food insecurity for communities living in the region. Through this research I will establish the major issues impacting on food insecurity. To add to this I will identify government policies and key stakeholders. This is important as …show more content…
Poverty is already a challenging issue that is exacerbated by food insecurity. Poverty is a multi-dimensional issue, effecting health, education and standard of living (Tiglao-Torres, A 2011). Many people living in poverty come from agricultural households, such as those within the Northern Luzon region. Many have minimal education, often experience poor health, and have limited access to fertile land and other resources that can contribute to a source of income (World Food Program | The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2015).
It is predicted that the ‘Philippine population will grow to 142 million by the year 2045’ (Philippine Statistics Authority | Republic of the Philippines, 2016). Population growth will impact heavily on food insecurity, as food production will not be able to be maintained at a sustainable rate compared to that of the growth in …show more content…
Their dependency on the ongoing success of their yield for their livelihood and to support their families is crucial. As many of these people come from poor, uneducated backgrounds they have limited options for other sources of income. Individually they do not have the power or resources to influence positive change.
Community Members: Local community members would be made up of farmers and fisher folk. There are also other community members who would be reliant on these industries for their livelihoods by means of on selling local produce at markets. The broader community is largely affected by the socio-cultural impacts of food insecurity.
Landowners: Landowners are key stakeholders as they have agency over the farmers who work on their land. Landowners are at odds with current governmental polices and their tenants as redistribution of their land to farmers and farm workers means less income for them.
Local Government (LG): LGs are key stakeholders as they hold the majority of power and authority to make economic and political decisions within the