The Power of Nutrition

Human capital starts with nutrition. Cognitive development, learning, productivity and lifetime earnings are shaped early in life. Yet nutrition remains under-prioritised in human capital planning. Nutrition must sit at the core of economic strategy. #Nutrition #HumanCapital

People are at the heart of agrifood systems which is why at @FAO, we strive to support those who grow, produce, transport, prepare and sell food around the world. #LeaveNoOneBehind

#COP30 is underway in Belém – and nutrition must be part of the climate agenda. Climate change is worsening malnutrition, but climate finance can help build resilient, sustainable food systems. Our latest blog explains why 👉 powerofnutrition.org/news/cop30-unl…

In rural Uttar Pradesh, the Hello Doctor Didi programme helped mothers like Humaira make simple but lasting changes, empowering families to make healthier choices for themselves and their children.

Field Exchange features highlights from our 10-Year Impact & Learning Series, showing how catalytic finance, partnerships & multisectoral action have helped reach 180m+ women, children & adolescents. Read the new issue here 👉 ennonline.net/sites/default/…

Tackling malnutrition requires more than good intentions. It needs smart, catalytic financing. We’ve spent the last decade testing and scaling innovative funding models: from matched funding and pooled resources to partnerships with multilateral banks.

🌍 On #WorldFoodDay, let’s not confuse food with nutrition. Millions of children may eat, yet still lack the nutrients they need to grow strong and healthy. Together, we can fight malnutrition, not just hunger. #NutritionMatters #InvestInNutrition #NutritionForAll

🥣En RDC, seul 1 enfant sur 10 âgé de 6 à 23 mois reçoit une alimentation adéquate pour son âge. Avec @SwissDevCoop, @Irish_Aid, @bmz_bund et @FundNutrition, l’UNICEF accompagne des organisations de femmes et les familles à produire et accéder à des aliments nutritifs. #FoodDay

Good nutrition = stronger immunity, better learning, improved mental health, higher productivity. Investing in nutrition means investing in resilience, stability, opportunity, and growth, even in uncertain times. #NutritionMatters #InvestInNutrition

For #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, we’re spotlighting how Project Vruddhi, in partnership with @AAH_UK, is strengthening maternal and child health in rural Gujarat. Read how we’re making a difference on the ground in our latest blog: lnkd.in/edf8Q6qd

@devex Thanks @devex. More of our insights from a decade of learning will be shared on a webinar tomorrow 3rd June 2pm BST. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

During our event on the sidelines of #WHA78, Dr. Alok Ranjan shared learning and insight from TPON's 10 years of action in nutrition financing- and how the sector can improve delivery and accountability going forward. #Sponsored by @FundNutrition #NutritionMatters #Nutrition4All

We're turning 10! And we'll share a decade of learning at a expert-studded webinar on 3rd June, 2pm BST. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The countdown is on! There are just under six months to go until N4G in Paris. This is our chance to make a real impact. How can we seize this opportunity to make strong commitments as a global community? In our latest blog, CEO @JimEmerson_ outlines how we can utilise the summit to mobilise more support for nutrition and its vital role in achieving all the Sustainable Development Goals. Read it here: powerofnutrition.org/news/countdown… #N4G #Nutrition4All #NutritionMatters #SDG2 #SDG17

Nutrition despite being one of the most cost-effective drivers of development, as the latest figures from the World Bank show, is still desperately underfunded. We welcome the World Bank's new Investment Framework for Nutrition and urge partners to get behind these important policy recommendations. Government budgets continue to be squeezed, exacerbated by the global economic downturn and donors' budgets being stretched between a multitude of crises, including humanitarian responses to global conflict and the increasing threat of climate change.

Despite the availability of nutrition treatments, uptake remains alarmingly low in many countries. Understanding the underlying reasons is crucial for improving access and ensuring more children receive the care they need. Our Access Initiative monitoring tool, developed in partnership with @Irish_Aid, @UNICEF, @UniOfLib School of Public Health and the Ministry of Health Liberia has been successfully implemented in Liberia. This tool is instrumental in identifying barriers to treatment and informing targeted interventions. Last month, our Monitoring Evaluations and Programme manager @OshiokeGHB travelled to Liberia to attend a workshop discussing the latest data from the initiative. His visit provided valuable insights into the project's successes and challenges. In this blog, Suleiman shares key takeaways, highlights recent improvements in uptake, and shares hope for the future. Read it here: powerofnutrition.org/news/the-liber… #NutritionMatters #Nutrition4All #SDG2 #SDG17

Take it from @BillGates: If global leaders invest in health and nutrition innovations, we can ensure kids get healthier—even as the world gets hotter. Read more about tackling one of the world’s greatest challenges in this year’s #Goalkeepers2030 report: gates.ly/3MOQCgv

A mother’s chest: the tiniest home with the greatest comfort, where the smallest of infants can listen to the comforting pulse of the mother. Kangaroo mother care might be one of the simplest interventions for low-birth weight babies, but with the most extraordinary and beautiful benefits. Read our blog by Imteaz Mahmund, where he delves into this lifechanging intervention: powerofnutrition.org/news/kangaroo-… #MotherandBaby #Nutrition4All #NutritionMatters #SDG2 #SDG3 #SDG17

The state of global hunger and malnutrition is simply unacceptable. World leaders need to act now. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced the G20-led Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, to tackle the 733 million people who face hunger, revealed by the #SOFI2024 report. We have just signed the open letter urging world leaders to join the Global Alliance and take bold action to end hunger, malnutrition and poverty. Read and sign the letter here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #SDG1 #SDG2 #EndMalnutrition

Read how community driven solutions are reaching vulnerable #children and families with health and nutrition support. Thank you, @FundNutrition, @EleanorCrookFdn, @TheENDFund & @Rotary, for your support. unicef.org/ethiopia/stori…