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The John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights (JHC) is dedicated to upholding human dignity by treating access to food as a fundamental human right, not merely a social service. Our work emphasizes food justice, focusing on cultural relevance and long-term resilience rather than short-term relief. A cornerstone of this commitment is the Food Security and Food Justice Ecosystem of Edmonton (FSFJE), a collaborative project aimed at systemic change through resource mapping and policy advocacy. We also support tangible, community-led efforts, like the distribution of microgrants for gardens and culturally rooted cooking programs. JHC has also played a convening and educational role by offering workshops and hosting public events that promote shifting from charity-based food models to dignity-based approaches. JHC’s work also extends into research and storytelling, documenting the lived realities of food insecurity and those addressing it. A recently-released research report on mutual aid in Alberta underscored the crucial but under-supported role of grassroots organizers, many of whom provide food distribution and other essential services in the absence of adequate public systems. JHC’s food work is only one of several other projects that are focused on human rights issues, including online harms and digital literacy, peace-building, policing, anti-racism, advocacy training, and more. You can find out more information about all the current projects JHC is engaged in, news, and upcoming events by visiting our website: www.jhcentre.org or follow @jhcentre on LinkedIn, Meta (FB & IG) and Tiktok! Comments are closed.
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