The Mothers’ Manifesto is a collective of mothers and supporters who are calling for an end to food insecurity. We believe in a future where every child has access to nutritious food and families, in all their diversity, are protected from poverty. Hunger is always a political choice. But extraordinary transformations can happen when governments align with a commitment to save and improve lives.
OUR MANIFESTO: THE PINK PAPER
We stand in unity and solidarity with all those struggling to feed themselves and their children. 2.3 million die of malnutrition yearly.
Malnutrition is the cause of 45% of child mortality. We will not stop until there is immediate action to prevent the unnecessary crisis of food insecurity. Our key demands are:
MAKE SURE ALL CHILDREN IN THE UK HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT
IMPLEMENT GLOBAL POLICIES OF CARE
INVEST IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
We have various actions coming up, and we would love you to join us.
Our next action is at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. We will be there from the 27th-29th September. On Sunday 27th we are planning a family-friendly action, “Let Them Grow: Our Children, Our Food, Our Future”. We know that ambitious climate action is also action on our food security and the cost of living crisis and this will be our focus. Do come and join us!
We will again be holding Mothers Hunger Strikes on and around Mother’s Day both in London and regionally and on the 9th of May, we have a ‘Teddy Bears’ Picnic For Change in London.
There are lots of ways to get involved, whether you join an action, help us organise something locally, support us in other ways or simply help spread the word. You can find out about all our upcoming actions and how you can get involved, on our website. Every voice matters, and every contribution helps us build the movement we need for a fairer, more resilient future where every child has enough to eat and the opportunity to thrive.
Former executive secretary of the UNFCCC and co-host of the climate podcast Outrage + Optimism.
“No child should be hungry, no child need be hungry if we only assume our urgent responsibility on inequality. Climate change is accelerating this crisis and we need to address it now. These brave women striking in solidarity with mothers should be listened to in the U.K. and around the world.”
Poet, Activist, Writer
“Because I know women really struggling to raise their families because they are getting a raw financial deal from this government. These women cannot take any more. This is why I’m supporting and I urge you to support this too.”
Former Green Party MP for Brighton, Pavilion
“It’s got to be the politicians who get together and start putting the future of humanity and indeed the future of all species on this precious planet as their number 1 priority. Rather than bank rolling fossil fuel companies who are destroying our future.”