The Next Gen(D)eration Leadership Collective brings together women working in nutrition, public health, and food systems who share a common vision: solutions for poor quality diets and unjust, unsustainable food systems already exist, but they lack the leadership to put them into practice. We therefore believe it is necessary to transform who leads and how they lead.
Launched in 2022, the NGLC manifesto provides the foundation and details of this idea, pointing to practical paths toward this transformation.
To change the way we lead, we draw from scientific evidence and our own daily work experiences to organize the eight courageous leadership practices for a world with adequate and healthy diets. These actions—such as prioritizing social purpose and having the capacity to deviate from norms—are equally important and interconnected.
We understand that if more women are in positions of power and influence, the eight courageous leadership practices are more likely to be fulfilled. Together with our partners and allies, we can build a movement to scale this transformation.
Read the full manifesto in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.