{"id":22393,"date":"2025-01-14T14:37:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T13:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timoelliott.com\/blog\/?p=22393"},"modified":"2025-01-14T14:43:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T13:43:15","slug":"essen-fur-alle-when-humanity-meets-technology-to-combat-hunger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timoelliott.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/essen-fur-alle-when-humanity-meets-technology-to-combat-hunger.html","title":{"rendered":"Essen f\u00fcr Alle: When Humanity Meets Technology to Combat Hunger"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I recently had the honor of talking to the team behind a Swiss non-profit helping combat hunger in Switzerland, as part of the SAP Customer Conversations: Better Together<\/a> series, which covers examples of leading-edge organizations using SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SAP BTP Better Together host Timo Elliott interviews the founder of Essen f\u00fcr Alle, Amine Diare-Conde<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The story of Essen f\u00fcr Alle<\/strong> (Food for All) is as heartwarming as it is innovative. Founded in 2020 by Amine Diare-Conde, a former refugee from Guinea, this Swiss non-profit began as a small initiative during the pandemic to provide food to those in need. With only CHF 8.50 in his pocket, Amine took on the challenge of rescuing surplus food and redistributing it to families struggling to make ends meet. \u201cI knew how hard it was to survive, so I made the commitment to create this organization,\u201d he recalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast forward to today, Essen f\u00fcr Alle feeds over 8,000 families across Switzerland, distributing nearly 30 tons of food each week. Amine credits much of their growth to technological innovation and partnerships. In the early days, they relied on paper lists to track recipients, but the system quickly became inefficient. Enter 13-year-old programmer Matthias, who created the organization\u2019s first digital solution. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t perfect, but it was a huge step forward,\u201d Amine says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As demand grew, so did the need for a scalable, secure system. This is where Kayvon Nadjmabad, an SAP employee and advocate for using technology for social good, stepped in. Recognizing the potential impact of Essen f\u00fcr Alle\u2019s mission, Kayvon championed the integration of SAP\u2019s Business Technology Platform (BTP) to revolutionize their operations. He brought the proposal to SAP leadership, securing sponsorship in just 10 minutes. \u201cI saw an opportunity to combine SAP\u2019s capabilities with Essen f\u00fcr Alle\u2019s mission to create something truly impactful,\u201d Kayvon explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SAP platform now manages recipient registration, volunteer coordination, and AI-powered QR code systems that streamline operations while ensuring data security. \u201cThis partnership isn\u2019t just about providing tools,\u201d Kayvon emphasizes. \u201cIt\u2019s about empowering an organization to scale its mission and make a real difference.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essen f\u00fcr Alle\u2019s success has been recognized globally, winning the SAP Innovation Award as a Transformation Titan in the public sector. \u201cStanding alongside companies like Nestl\u00e9 was surreal,\u201d Amine says with pride. The award highlights how technology can bridge the gap between food waste and food insecurity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead, the organization aims to expand its reach across Switzerland, enabling families to use a unified system no matter where they are. Amine envisions partnerships with organizations like Caritas to amplify their impact. \u201cOur goal is to create a future where no one in Switzerland goes hungry,\u201d he concludes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This episode of Better Together<\/em> dives deep into the inspiring journey of Essen f\u00fcr Alle, the young tech innovators behind its growth, and the power of SAP technology to fuel humanitarian efforts. Don\u2019t miss this moving and motivational conversation about technology, humanity, and the fight against hunger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full blog post on <\/a>SAP.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to the podcast episode<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

View the practitioner video<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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