YETE

Racism / Social Change

You Eat They Eat

In Alaska’s North Slope, professional dog musher Lauro Eklund and team set out to hunt the migrating porcupine caribou for winter sustenance.

Category: Culture • History • People
Native Land / Region: / New York USA

YETE is more than just a food delivery service; it’s a movement aimed at combating world hunger. By providing customers with delicious meals, we simultaneously tackle food insecurity in third-world countries. Our mission is to create a world where no one goes to bed hungry by leveraging the act of eating to feed those in need.

YETE is a food delivery service with a mission deeply rooted in social responsibility. For every meal ordered through the platform, a meal is donated to someone in a third-world country who lacks access to proper nutrition. The fundamental principle of YETE is that every time a customer enjoys a meal, they also contribute to ending hunger for someone in need.

Key Features and Functionality:

  1. Meal-for-Meal Model: For every meal ordered through the YETE platform, a corresponding meal is donated to a person in a third-world country. This operates on a ‘buy one, give one’ system, ensuring a direct and tangible impact with every purchase.

  2. Partnered Charitable Initiatives: YETE collaborates with charitable organizations and local NGOs in various third-world countries to facilitate the distribution of the donated meals. These partnerships ensure that the meals reach the intended beneficiaries efficiently.

  3. Diverse Menu Options: The food delivery service offers a wide array of culinary choices, catering to various tastes and dietary preferences. Whether it’s local cuisine, international flavors, or dietary-specific meals, customers have numerous options to choose from.

  4. Transparency and Tracking: YETE provides transparency by allowing customers to track and see the impact of their contributions. This could include updates, stories, and statistics on how their orders are making a difference in real-time.

  5. Educational and Impactful Content: YETE aims to educate its customers about global food insecurity and the impact of their contributions. This could involve sharing stories of individuals helped, the communities impacted, and the broader issues surrounding hunger.

  6. Social Sharing and Community Engagement: The platform encourages users to share their contributions and impact on social media, fostering a community of like-minded individuals who wish to contribute to solving global issues like hunger.

Social Impact:

  • Ending Hunger: YETE’s core objective is to significantly reduce hunger by providing meals to those who struggle to afford or access proper nutrition.

  • Community Empowerment: By collaborating with local NGOs and charitable organizations, YETE empowers communities in need, supporting not just immediate nourishment but also local economies.

  • Raising Awareness: YETE serves as a platform to educate and raise awareness about global hunger, inspiring individuals to take action and be part of the solution.

YETE – You Eat They Eat is an innovative food delivery service that redefines the act of dining by turning every meal ordered into an opportunity to combat world hunger. With each order, customers not only satisfy their own hunger but also help to alleviate hunger for those in dire need, ultimately contributing to a world where access to food is a basic human right.

Writer:
Andrew D Flanagan

Photographer:
Andrew D Flanagan

Native Land / Region:
Wonnorua / Australia

 

Impact:
Preservation / Conservation

Type: Photostory

Category:

Conservation

People

Read Time:

2min

 

Rating:
Suitable for all ages.

 

Languages:
English

 

Published:
2022

Our Take:

A paragraph about the work, why its important, and some take aways.

Advisory Council:

Narration:

Spoken By: Andrew D Flanagan
Role: Writer / Director
Native Land / Region Recorded:
Time:

Native Land / Region:

10.6891° S, 142.5316° E
Quinkan Country
Cape York, Queensland Australia

Support the YETE Initiative

Join the fight against global hunger with YETE – You Eat They Eat. Your generous donation helps us provide nutritious meals to individuals in third-world countries who struggle with food insecurity. For every meal purchased through our food delivery service, another meal goes to someone in need. Together, we can make a significant impact on alleviating hunger and ensuring that no one has to go to bed on an empty stomach. Your contribution brings us closer to a world where access to food is a fundamental right for everyone.

Thank you for being a part of this meaningful cause and for helping us create a world where every meal matters.

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