EPODE International Network

EPODE International Network
FoundedApril 7, 2011
FounderArmando Barriguete
TypeNon-governmental organization
FocusHumanitarian
Location
OriginsFLVS study 1992
Area served
Worldwide
ProductChildhood obesity prevention programs
MethodEducation, Public Policy, Best practice sharing & capacity building
Members35 program members
Key people
Jean-Michel Borys, Brigitte Bout, Dennis Edell, Emile Levy, Jan Vinck, Pauline Harper
RevenueNonprofit organization
Employees4
Websitewww.epode-international-network.com

EPODE International Network (EIN) is a not for profit, non-governmental organisation that seeks to support childhood obesity-prevention programmes across the world.

The name EPODE comes from ‘Ensemble Prévenons l'ObésitéDes Enfants’ Together Let's Prevent Childhood Obesity

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 the prevention of childhood obesity by supporting Community Based Programmes (CBPs).