Okara Project : Transforming Soy Residue into Affordable Protein Sources for Underprivileged Families

Healthcare, Food

The venture is formed by a dedicated team of professionals consisting of registered dietitians and a social worker. It provides single mothers with comprehensive training designed and conducted by its registered dietitians to equip the single mothers with nutritional knowledge and skills to become “Health Ambassadors”. These Health Ambassadors will then be able to lead community nutrition cooking workshops aimed at promoting soy nutrition and advocating for the use of soy residue in making everyday meals. By encouraging the substitution of a portion of animal protein with affordable and nutritious plant-based alternatives, such as soy, it aims to reduce food expenses, foster well-being and mitigate environmental impact by lowering carbon emissions. Through education, empowerment and sustainable practices, it also strives to make a positive impact on both the health and economic independence of the underprivileged community.

Ms. Angie Zhou

Education Specialist

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Angie Zhou is an Education Specialist at MIT App Inventor. She was the founder and CEO of Dreams Come True in Shenzhen, where she developed online coding courses for kids. She also has previous curriculum development, teaching and staff training experience at First Code Academy in Hong Kong.