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Prioritizing Nutrition in the Climate Response
This December, all eyes are on the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) taking place in Dubai. As declared by the World Health Organization (WHO), climate change now stands as the single biggest threat to humanity, with its profound impacts disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable populations—pregnant women, infants, and young children. As the…
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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…
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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…