José Andrés

Jose' Andre's is an internationally known chef with many successful restaurants around the USA. He is originally from Spain. He is also a social activist, who uses his entrepreneurial success and boundless energy to help peoples in disadvantaged countries. In spring 2010 he was part of a team from Solar For Hope, which headed to Haiti to help with earthquake relief. As part of their efforts they distributed parabolic solar cookers and provided training. Inspired by this project, Jose' founded the World Central Kitchen, a foundation focused on feeding vulnerable people, supporting the local agricultural economy through local food purchases, and promoting nutritious foods, recipes, and environmentally sustainable cooking fuels and technologies.

News and recent developments

• April 2010: A Solar For Hope team headed for Haiti to help provide earthquake relief. As part of their efforts, they distributed ten AlSol 1.4 parabolic solar cookers. The package included accessories and equipment for cooking with retained heat, and also workshop training for preparation of indigenous foods. Noted international chef and social activist, Jose' Andre's, was part of the team that also included writers, environmental activists, and members of Engineers Without Borders.

See also

• World Central Kitchen
• Solar For Hope

Audio and video

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Articles in the media

• September 2010: Haiti, Another Possibility - I Change

External links

• http://worldcentralkitchen.org

Contact

info@worldcentralkitchen.org