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When we share our experiences, we shine a light on the failing systems that contribute to obesity—and together, we can drive change.

Obesity is a complex and personal experience, influenced by the systems around us—health, food, government, and more. By sharing your story, you help shift the conversation from individuals to the broader systems that need transformation.

We want to celebrate the inspiring individuals, groups, and organisations leading the call for systemic change. Read their stories below and find inspiration in their efforts to build a healthier future for all.

Do you have a story to tell? We want to hear from you! Submit a story here.

Policy Makers

Advocacy

Moving past assumption: Body mass index as an indicator of obesity

We mainly reply on a body mass index (BMI) cut-off point to define overweight and obesity. However, the appropriate BMI cut-off points to define overweight and obesity that are associated with increased mortality risk is controversial.

Policy Makers

Advocacy

Let’s talk about… bold policies.

For World Obesity Day, The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados and the Barbados Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition which is group of civil society organisations, which has been strongly advocating for World Health Organisation recommended policies to curb the alarming levels of childhood obesity in Barbados will be congratulating the Ministry of Education in Barbados.

People living with Obesity

People living with Obesity

Let’s talk about… obesity rising in every continent

Obesity has become a challenge, a big one, in Nepal (a South Asian nation which continues to struggle with persistent under-nourishment among her people).

Healthcare Professionals

Health Care Professionals

Let’s talk about… compassion

Weight is a very complex issue, and solving it is not as simple as telling people to move more and eat better or by putting everyone on a diet. In 2020, we began our Compassionate Journey at Doncaster Council.

Policy Makers

Advocacy

Desiderata Institute - Advocacy for the passage of a law to fight childhood obesity

I’ve been working on a legislative advocacy project to pass and implement a law to fight childhood obesity in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro.

Policy Makers

Advocacy

Nutritional labelling: advances and challenges from the perspective of civil society

Since 2016, I have been working in Idec's Healthy and Sustainable Food Program, focused on preventing obesity and NCDs. We've been involved in efforts to improve food labelling.

Policy Makers

Advocacy

NGO Obesidade Brasil - More knowledge and less stigma

In Brazil, obesity has increased over the last 25 years, from 13 % to 26%. To enhance people's knowledge of obesity, we created the NGO Obesidade Brasil.

Policy Makers

Advocacy

Healthy Caribbean Coalition – Now More Than Ever: the Caribbean campaign for front-of-package food labelling

Rates of overweight and obesity in the Caribbean are among the highest in the world. We’re campaigning to make healthy living and good nutrition more accessible for everyone – especially children and young people

Policy Makers

Advocacy

Act4Food Act4Change – how the global youth can inspire systems change

We envision global systems change to provide everyone with access to safe, affordable and nutritious diets, while protecting the planet and human rights

Policy Makers

Advocacy

Bite Back 2030 – the UK youth movement demanding healthier food systems

Currently, the food system is rigged against us. We can and must redesign the system to protect the health and futures of millions of children.