July was the primary holiday season in Finland, leading to a quieter period for the FoodLeader project. In August, key advancements included continuing developing the study protocol focusing on school feeding programs and conducting a thorough literature review of mycotoxins and pesticides in food samples in different African countries. The team also created test course on the DigiCampus platform, and checked weather the platform can be used for the FoodLeader's digital learning materials on food safety and nutrition security.
Throughout August, the different project working groups met, complemented by two coordinators' meetings and two board meetings. Additionally, the project team focused on preparing for the University of Helsinki team members visit to Lúrio University, scheduled for September 2024. The aim of the visit is to check the laboratory facilities at Universidade Lúrio, meet with the local stakeholders and agree the possible collaboration with the local primary schools.
- Procurement updates: The laboratory equipment offers have been received for the University of Nairobi and the Lúrio University.
- Website development: The Portuguese website was published in addition to the already existing English version.
- Study Protocol Progress: The study protocol proceeded, and the surveys have been started to be developed.
- Digital platform: The development of the DigiCampus test course was initiated.