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Combining Powerful Nutrition Interventions for Lasting Impact
In 2021, it was estimated that more than three billion people were unable to afford a healthy diet, driven by the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and other global and regional phenomena impacting food availability, access, and affordability. Women and children are often the most vulnerable to the consequences of hunger…
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Prioritizing Nutrition in Humanitarian Settings
In an era marked by crises, from armed conflicts to natural disasters to disease outbreaks, the global community is facing a range of complex issues that threaten the health and well-being of vulnerable communities in every region. According to the United Nations, 360 million people globally require humanitarian assistance – a 30% increase since early…
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Midwives: Delivering Hope Every Day, One Baby at a Time
They are known as comadronas in Guatemala, traditional birth attendants in Kenya, or midwives in the United States, but they are all focused on the same thing: extraordinary support for new mothers and their babies. In communities around the globe, midwives are a beacon of hope—standing on the front lines of maternal and newborn health.…