EPODE International Network
EPODE International Network (EIN) is a not for profit, non-governmental organisation that seeks to support childhood obesity-prevention programmes across the world, via best practice sharing and capacity building.
| Founded | April 7, 2011 |
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| Founder | Armando Barriguete |
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Focus | Humanitarian |
| Location | |
| Origins | FLVS study 1992 |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Product | Childhood obesity prevention programs |
| Method | Education, Public Policy, Best practice sharing & capacity building |
Members | 35 program members |
Key people | Jean-Michel Borys, Brigitte Bout, Dennis Edell, Emile Levy, Jan Vinck, Pauline Harper |
Revenue | Nonprofit organization |
Employees | 4 |
| Website | www |
The name EPODE comes from ‘Ensemble Prévenons l'ObésitéDes Enfants’ Together Let's Prevent Childhood Obesity
The EPODE International Network (EIN), is a Nonprofit organization, and is a contribution to the response to the need and demand from the global community in the fight against childhood obesity and Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), through sustainable and large-sale Community Based Programmes (CBPs) for childhood obesity prevention.
In light of the encouraging experiences and results of the EPODE methodology (Towns in Belgium that implemented the program saw a 22 per cent decrease in overweight children), the EPODE International Network, was created in 2011 as a response to the global demand for action concerning the increasing international prevalence of overweight and obesity and the related non-communicable diseases. The EPODE International Network works to promote and enhance the global movement to prevent childhood obesity by supporting Community Based Programmes (CBPs) for childhood obesity prevention through sustainable and large-sale strategies that mobilise a multi-stakeholder dynamic.