Food For Life Global
Food for Life Global (FFLG) website, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization established in 1996 and registered in the State of Maryland, is the international headquarters for all Food for Life charitable activities. It is directed by Paul Rodney Turner, also known as Priya Vrata the Food Yogi (FOOD YOGA website). In order to position itself as completely non-sectarian, the organisation registered independently from the International Society for Krishna Consciousness ISKCON. The non profit has numerous affiliates that are not connected with the Hare Krishna movement. FFLG overall mission is to create peace and prosperity in the world through the liberal distribution of pure food prepared with loving intention. To achieve that end, the organisation strives to collaborate with other NGOs that are in line with the core beliefs of Food for Life. The managerial role of FFLG is providing organizational and operating support to Food for Life projects through activities such as:
- coordinating and sponsoring emergency relief
- teaching the public about Food Yoga site
- publishing a Food for Life Global newsletter
- providing small grants to FFL affiliates
- producing training material for Food for Life volunteers downloads
- maintaining the Food for Life website website
- producing promotional materials – videos, music CDs, media kits, posters, etc.
- conducting training seminars
- representing Food for Life at health conferences
Food for Life Global is funded by private donations, foundations, and corporate and government grants. With the support of its members and corporate sponsors, Food for Life Global seeks to maintain and expand its current programs to feed the world’s hungry and fight poverty by promoting health, education and sustainability.
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