The Importance of Philanthropy Foundation for the Future Sustainability of Agriculture and Nutrition: An Opinion Study on Practical Applications, Policies, and Strategies

• Published in: Nutrients 2024-04, Vol.16 (8), p.1119
• Main Authors: Nurkolis, Fahrul, Visnu, Jodi, Sabrina, Nindy, Hardinsyah, Hardinsyah, Taslim, Nurpudji Astuti, Gunawan, William Ben, Tanner, Melvin Junior, Mayulu, Nelly, Khumaidi, Mohammad Adib, Syahputra, Rony Abdi, Rizal, Mochammad, Tjandrawinata, Raymond Rubianto, Tallei, Trina Ekawati, Basrowi, Ray Wagiu, Sundjaya, Tonny, Serra-Majem, Lluis
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Agricultural industry; Agriculture - ethics; Alternative energy; Biodiversity; Charitable foundations; Charities; climate action; Climate change; Collaboration; Cultural heritage; Ethical aspects; Ethics; Food Assistance - ethics; Food relief; Food Security; Food Supply; foundation; Fund Raising - ethics; Funding; future foods; Humanitarian aid; Humans; Indonesia; Industrial research; Innovations; International aspects; Malnutrition; Natural resources; Nutrition Policy; Nutrition research; Opinion; Payback periods; Philanthropy; Public good; Public health; R&D; Research & development; Social responsibility; Sustainability; Sustainable agriculture; sustainable agriculture and nutrition; Water shortages; Waterborne diseases
• ISSN: 2072-6643; 2072-6643
• DOI: 10.3390/nu16081119

Food security, food sustainability, and malnutrition represent critical global challenges. Th urgency of comprehensive action is evident in the need for research collaboration between the food industry, agriculture, public health, and nutrition. This article highlights the role of philanthropy, of a non-profit organization, in supporting research and development and filling financial gaps. The article also explores the interplay of nutrition, agriculture, and government and policy, positioning philanthropy as a catalyst for transformative change and advocating for collaborative efforts to comprehensively address global food challenges. In addition, the discussion also underscores the ethical complexities surrounding charitable food aid, especially in terms of the dignity and autonomy of its recipients. The paper concludes by proposing future directions and implications, advocating for diversified intervention portfolios and collaborative efforts involving governments, businesses, and local communities. Apart from that, the importance of answering and alleviating ethical dilemmas related to food charity assistance needs to be a concern for future studies related to philanthropy because of the significant challenges faced by the contemporary food system, which include food security, health, and nutritional sustainability.