Sembrando Semillas

Sowing the seeds of hope for eating disorders

Consortium for Research in Eating Disorders (CoRe-ED) is proud to be supporting the Sembrando Semillas team in the 2025/2026 Next Big Research Idea initiative. The team will improve awareness and much needed understanding of eating disorders among health professionals in Latin America through a brief, accessible training program.

Many clinicians receive little or no formal education about eating disorders and may encounter persistent myths and stigma that delay identification and treatment. By delivering a single session, culturally adapted training, this research will help dismantle common misconceptions, provide practical knowledge for early detection and support more compassionate care.

Improving frontline awareness can shorten the time between illness onset and treatment, helping people with eating disorders access appropriate support and ultimately promote recovery.

We hosted a brilliant Online Mini Symposium in May 2026 - contact hello@core-ed.com.au to access the recording

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Fund the Research

Help the Sembrando Semillas team bring this vital training program to Latin America.

$25 AUD
Seed Support

Supports one day of team coordination or planning for the intervention design

$50 AUD
Pilot Contributor

Supports data collection from 1-2 health professionals in one site

$100 AUD
Implementation Booster

Supports recruitment and participation of 3-5 health professionals in pilot testing

$250 AUD
Evidence Builder

Supports data analysis for pilot outcomes, including consultation with local experts or stakeholders

$500 AUD
Expansion Enabler

Supports a full pilot session for a group of health professionals

$1,000 AUD
Impact Accelerator

Supports comprehensive pilot testing across multiple sites

The Consortium for Research in Eating Disorders (CoRe-ED) has deductible gift recipient (DGR) status in Australia so if you donate $2 AUD or more, you may be able to claim a tax deduction in Australia. Donations are final and non-refundable once processed. Refunds are considered only for genuine errors and must be notified to CoRe-ED via email very promptly after the donation is made.

Winner • Next Big Research Idea Initiative 2025/2026

The Sembrando Semillas Team

Led by Francesca Golfín Steinvorth, this team is pioneering new approaches to understand and address eating disorders in Latin America.

FG

Francesca Golfín Steinvorth

Team Lead
LG

Leah Graves

Team Member
TS

Therese S. Waterhous

Team Member
MP

Millie Plotkin

Team Member
VB

Vanessa Burd

Team Member
PD

Paula Díaz Brenes

Team Member
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No Dieta Costa Rica

Team Partner

Supported by CoRe-ED (Consortium for Research in Eating Disorders)

© 2026 Next Big Research Idea Initiative