If improving the health of the children and mothers we serve is why we exist, our field partners and consultants are how we make it happen. Diligently and humbly, they are our boots on the ground. Dr. Luz Escubil, known affectionately by the Vitamin Angels team as Ootty, is our Advisor for programs in the…

As an expecting mother’s belly grows during pregnancy, so do her nutritional needs. The phrase “eating for two” has meaning considering the number of nutrients babies rely on in order to grow and develop. But healthy foods and health services are out of reach for millions of mothers worldwide. These deficits often lead to anemia: a…

The mothers we are proud to know and have met in our travels make ends meet, taking on jobs to support their families. They make meals out of what’s available, feeding their children before themselves. They make traditions that unite their families, passing down wisdom to future generations. They make painful sacrifices that, more often…