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Special Interest: Childhood malnutrition
This One Simple Thing Can Feed Children, Reduce Inequality, Empower Women and Girls, and Break the Cycle of Poverty
September 2020
What is "home grown" school feeding? It's not only transforming the lives of students, but entire communities.
Fighting Hunger With Peanuts, Potassium & Plumpy’Sup
September 2020
Thanks to peanuts, this pre-packaged, ready-to-eat food doesn't require water or cooking and it's saving lives around the world.
Would-Be-Trash Veggies Are Being Transformed Into School Meals in Brazil
September 2020
New recipes are changing the way Brazil treats food waste. No longer thrown away, beetroot leaves, carrot tops and pumpkin peels give more nutrients and flavor to dishes.
The Number of Hungry Children on the Planet Keeps Rising: Here’s a Deep Dive Into What That Means
September 2020
Here's a look at our latest report on childhood malnutrition, and its crushing impact on babies and children.
How Data Analytics and Visualization Software Is Transforming the Lives of 240,000 Refugees in Tanzania
September 2020
This is what happens when you take 240,000 refugees in Tanzania, mix in the latest digital solutions, and then feed the data into cutting-edge visualization tools.
During the Pandemic, WFP Is Standing up to the Scourge of Childhood Hunger: By Focusing on Moms
September 2020
The key to ending malnutrition isn't a mystery, nor does it require any high-tech innovation. It starts with the first 1,000 days of a child's life. And it starts with the mother.
17M Underage Girls Become Mothers Every Year and They Are So Hard to Reach
September 2020
We need to remind the world of the exponential power of investing in adolescent girls. "If this was the stock market, you’d have investors flocking," says one doctor.
Schools, Health and Nutrition — Why Coronavirus Demands a Rethink of Education
September 2020
Carmen Burbano, Director of School Feeding at the World Food Programme, says we must rethink the entire education system or risk a "generational catastrophe."
The Price Tag of a Poor Diet Is a Lot Higher Than You Think
September 2020
Can you put a price on the cost of poor diets? The UN World Food Programme has, and it’s a hefty bill.
WFP and Government of Uttar Pradesh Work Together to Address Malnutrition in Children
September 2020
New food production plants across Uttar Pradesh could reach more than 3 million at-risk kids with nutritious take-home rations - and they'll be led by rural women.
In the Words of This Little Girl, A Warm Meal and ‘Magic Sprinkles’ Make Learning Possible
September 2020
7-year-old Rani is breaking all kinds of rules for girls in India. She plays sports, she's the top of her class, and she cut her hair short. Meals and 'magic sprinkles' make it possible.
Breastfeeding in Emergencies: The Struggles of New Mothers in the World’s Largest Refugee Camp
September 2020
In episode 33 of the Hacking Hunger podcast, we highlight the challenges faced by pregnant mothers, new moms and young children in this pop-up city.