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A Maine Social Service Program Offers Progressive Care to Pregnant People
Vitamin Angels’ partner, The Opportunity Alliance (TOA), has addressed the issue of houselessness in their programming. Staff often go above and beyond to help pregnant women and their families navigate the complicated formal and informal community services to help families access transitional housing and provide a variety of other services that are customized for each…
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Prioritizing Nutrition in the Climate Response
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared climate change the single biggest threat to humanity, with its profound impacts disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable populations—pregnant women, infants, and young children. As the world comes together to fight the climate crisis, the health and well-being of women and children must be at the center of our…
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Supporting the Welfare of Children In Indonesia
Sumba, one of over 17,000 Indonesian islands, maintains many ancient traditions such as beautiful woven clothing, traditional peaked houses, “pasola” horse racing, and spiritual beliefs. Historically referred to as “Sandalwood Island” by Dutch colonizers, Sumba once had a large number of sandalwood trees, but not anymore. Although the island is still a significant producer of…