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Ending Malnutrition
Our goal of a world with zero hunger can only be achieved by addressing the immediate and underlying causes of malnutrition. The right nutrition at the right time is fundamental to stop people dying in humanitarian emergencies, to ensure optimal health and development throughout life, and for the long-term prosperity of countries.
Every country in the world is affected by malnutrition in one form or another. Low-income countries face an unacceptably high burden of undernutrition, and almost all countries have growing numbers of people affected by overweight or obesity. The lack of affordable, nutritious diets is at the centre of this crisis.
Conflict, extreme weather events, ineffective food systems, poverty and gender inequality are barriers to people accessing nutritious food. The severity of malnutrition and inadequate diets is most profound in countries that face persistent crises, including those resulting from conflict, climate extremes and economic shocks.
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How we are working to end malnutrition?
We primary focus is to reach people who are at greatest risk of malnutrition and inadequate diets. Much of our work targets young children and pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. They have the highest nutritional needs and the lowest reserves, and so are the most vulnerable to undernutrition. We also support other groups who are left furthest behind and who are most vulnerable to malnutrition, for example people living with HIV.
We adopt a ‘prevention first’ approach, working to safeguard the nutrition of those in humanitarian crises, and to support access to healthy, nutritious diets in more stable settings.
In emergencies, we provide specialized nutritious foods to prevent malnutrition and to aid the recovery of those who are already malnourished. Where markets are functioning, we distribute cash or vouchers so families can afford nutritious food, and we work to ensure our food assistance is nutritionally adequate. We also collaborate with governments and other nutrition partners to monitor vulnerabilities. This includes using innovative approaches in some of the most inaccessible regions on the planet.
In more stable settings, we support governments to strengthen and improve food and social protection systems, promote the local production and consumption of nutritious foods, and facilitate the fortification of staple foods with vitamins and minerals.
Your Impact: See Where Your Donation Goes
Every dollar you contribute directly strengthens a local food system, offering immediate nutrition and long-term economic opportunity.
