Nourishing South Asia's future: one child at a time

How to build a healthier future for every child

We must strive for a world where healthy beginnings for all children are the norm, not the exception

Nourishing South Asia's future: one child at a time

Children are our future, yet their future is at risk. Worldwide, particularly in South Asia, children face high rates of stunting that prevent them from achieving their full potential, leading to lower educational achievement, decreased economic productivity and diminished earning potential. Stunting is a condition when a child has a low height-for-age ratio, primarily due to chronic malnutrition during the first 1,000 days of their life. South …

UNICEF: Cut Funding Will Affect Nutrition Programs and Services - teleSUR English

An estimated 14 million children are projected to face interruptions in nutrition support and services due to recent and anticipated global funding reductions, significantly increasing their risk of severe malnutrition and mortality. This alarming situation was highlighted in preliminary analyses released by UNICEF during the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris. The funding crisis comes at a time of unprecedented need for children, who are deal…

At least 14 million children worldwide risk malnutrition, warns UNICEF

An estimated 14 million children are projected to experience interruptions in nutrition support and services due to recent and anticipated global funding reductions, significantly increasing their risk of severe malnutrition and mortality, as highlighted in preliminary analyses released by UNICEF.