Okara Project: Transforming Soy Residue into Affordable Protein Sources for Underprivileged Families
Okara Project: Transforming Soy Residue into Affordable Protein Sources for Underprivileged Families
Training single mothers to become "Health Ambassadors" for cooking with soy residue, empowering them while promoting food waste reduction
The venture is formed by a dedicated team of professionals consisting of registered dietitians and a social worker. It provides single mothers with comprehensive training designed and conducted by its registered dietitians to equip the single mothers with nutritional knowledge and skills to become "Health Ambassadors". These Health Ambassadors will then be able to lead community nutrition cooking workshops aimed at promoting soy nutrition and advocating for the use of soy residue in making everyday meals. By encouraging the substitution of a portion of animal protein with affordable and nutritious plant-based alternatives, such as soy, it aims to reduce food expenses, foster well-being and mitigate environmental impact by lowering carbon emissions. Through education, empowerment and sustainable practices, it also strives to make a positive impact on both the health and economic independence of the underprivileged community.
Name of Organisation
Nutrifinity Nutrition Consultancy Limited
Approved Funding Amount
HK$100,000
Funding Period (Status)
6 months (Ended)
Impact/Outcomes
- Provided 20 hours of training for each of the 37 single mothers from low-income families and offered them with internship opportunities
- Organised 12 health talks and cooking workshops for 140 participants
- Designed 10 healthy soy residue recipes
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