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My experience with the WPHN Congress 2024 has been incredibly enriching and transformative. During my MSc at the University of Westminster, I recall Regina Keith informing us about hosting the Congress, emphasizing our role as GPHN students. I fondly remember meeting with Margaret Miller World Public Health Nutrition Association team last year and applying for the Student Co-Creator (SCC) fund, which allowed us to engage in pre-congress activities. Then QUINTIN HOGG TRUST fund enabled us for community conversation tour, where we gathered voices from people experiencing food and nutrition insecurities. Witnessing the impact of food banks and the right-to-food movement on children's access to nutritious meals was eye-opening. I'll never forget a headteacher from Liverpool saying, "You can't be functional if you don't eat!" These interactions were thought-provoking and profoundly impactful. Supporting the Congress from day one provided numerous learning opportunities, connecting me with like-minded individuals. It also meant balancing our time between sessions I wanted to attend and those I needed to help. Nevertheless, witnessing the seamless organization and constant updates through our Excel sheets was incredible! It also allowed me to share my posters, abstracts, and experiences as a speaker. I had the opportunity to present my research findings and sharing my dissertation experience, mainly using the PLRA tool. Also, engaging with global social protection experts in a session provided invaluable insights, while presenting my findings on the benefits of social protection fostered engaging discussions and constructive feedback. These will be invaluable for refining my research papers. Our GPHN community truly shone, and I am proud and blessed to be guided by Dr. Regina Murphy Keith, Sharon Noonan-Gunning, PhD, RD. Xanthi Maragkoudaki, MSc, PhD, Dr Ihab Tewfik Raysa El Zein Malika Al Kattan. The days were hectic but immensely rewarding. This Congress exemplifies our commitment to "From the people to the people," and we will continue to uphold this mission. Thank you, Peter Bonfield School of Life Sciences at the University of Westminster Royal Society of Medicine for empowering our GPHN community and allowing me to participate in the fantastic WPHN Congress 2024. Special thanks to Dr. Regina for her continuous inspiration and motivation. Kudos to you and our marvellous team! Francesco Branca Sofía Monsalve Suárez David Guiliano Dr Tom Moore Andrew Linn Martin Caraher Patti Rundall Lynne Kennedy PhD Claudio Schuftan Gihan Hamdy Elsisi, Msc, PhD Heena Akbar Arezoo Rezazadeh Tim Schwab Dr. Sara Diana Garduno DiazVictoria Serweytens de Mercx Alexandra Sutton Frozan Chaaban Mali Price Ayan Harare Jayalakshmi Rajeev Eniola Salaudeen Zahistha Gafoor (ANutr) Tanvir M Huda Phillip Baker Eliza Kitchener Marissa Tom Pack
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