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Beyond Nutrition: How the Vitamin Angels Community is Making a Difference
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. – Margaret Mead Delivering proven nutrition solutions to those who need them most requires dedication from people all over the world. That’s why we’re so grateful for our amazing community. The Vitamin Angels…
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Working Collaboratively in Ethiopia
Working Collaboratively in Ethiopia Of the 20 diseases included on the WHO list of neglected tropical diseases, soil-transmitted helminths (STH) are one of the most prevalent. STHs are considered neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) because they inflict tremendous disability and suffering yet can be controlled or eliminated.1 The infection rates are particularly high in sub-Saharan Africa,…
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Sisters in Support: Mayan Mothers Take Care of One Another
Marina and Maria showed up at the community health clinic in Guatemala’s Sierra de Santa Cruz mountains side-by-side. It was clear from their interactions that the two shared a special bond and their children spend a lot of time together. They are both parenting young children; Marina, (18) is raising two toddlers, with a baby…