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From 15 April to 17 May 2024, a Movement-wide Call for Nominations for the SUN Movement Executive Committee is open. This is a self-nominating process open to anyone with a suitable profile and a commitment to the Principles of Engagement of the SUN...

Reflecting on critical discussions held at the European Humanitarian Forum (EHF) , the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement underscores the urgent need to sustain and intensify efforts to combat the rise in acute malnutrition, particularly wasting...

Amid ongoing conflict, representatives from Yemen's government, together with a host of international partners and local stakeholders, gathered in Amman, Jordan, from June 4th to 6th for the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Yemen National Gathering. In...

In Chad, a pivotal step forward in addressing malnutrition has been the recent establishment of the Réseau des Jeunes pour la Nutrition (RéJNuT), or the Youth Network for Nutrition. Led by Mr. Kossi Clément TAMBAYE, the Secretary General, and in...

On February 16th, 2024, on the side of the 37th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union, the Government of Ethiopia, African Union Development Agency-NEPAD, Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement, and Results for Development, with...

In January 2024, Her Excellency Tina Marguerite Touadéra , the First Lady of the Central African Republic (CAR), officially assumed the role of National Nutrition Ambassador. This historical moment took place during the Constituent General Assembly...

In regions affected by conflict and climate disasters, school meals play a crucial role. That is why, this World Education Day, the SUN Movement shines a light on practical initiatives led by the fragile and conflict-affected states (FCAS) nations...

This press release was drafted by the Viet Nam National Institute of Nutrition (VDD), SUN Civil Society Network, The Gender Nutrition Gap, The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation; and the Government of Ireland. Hanoi, January 13, 2024 - On...

Liberia has unveiled its inaugural Liberia Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Costed Strategic Plan (LMNCSP) , a crucial initiative to address malnutrition in the country. Introduced on 7 December 2023, the plan spans from 2024-2028 and is the result of...

Shortly after the country approved its three-year national multi-sectoral nutrition plan – allocating $30 million to fight child malnutrition and foster healthy dietary practices – Pakistani nutrition stakeholders gathered to celebrate the successes...

The Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement is pleased to announce the launch of its 2023 Joint Annual Assessment (JAA) process for SUN Countries. The JAA is a voluntary and country-led process, providing an opportunity for SUN Countries and country...

Stunting is considered a major problem in the Central African Republic, with 39.8 per cent of children younger than 5 affected, according to the 2022 Global Nutrition Report . This is among the highest stunting prevalences in the world, surpassing...

In the face of an unprecedented challenge As we gather at COP28, the world is witnessing an alarming convergence of climate change and malnutrition. This crisis is not a distant threat. It is our current reality, especially for the most vulnerable in...

In a small space carved out of a Nairobi suburb half-buried in discarded trash, the bright green leaves of thriving vegetables tumble from a hodge-podge of containers – discarded tires, plastic jugs, rock-lined beds of dirt, even old pairs of jeans...

Islamabad, Pakistan - The Government of Pakistan approved a three-year National Multi-sectoral Nutrition Programme, with an allocation of Rs. 8.50 billion (30 million USD) to combat child malnutrition and foster healthy dietary practices. A meeting...

The Philippines has updated its national nutrition action plan, replacing the previous version from 2017. The new Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN), which lays out steps for improving nutrition in the country through 2028, shows the...

The Government of Panama has joined the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement, confirming its commitment to improving nutrition within its borders and around the world. The addition makes Panama the sixty-sixth member country of the SUN Movement, which...

During a visit to Timor Leste in late 2022, former SUN Movement Coordinator Gerda Verburg helped encourage country stakeholders to commit to the SDG2 Consolidated National Action Plan for Nutrition and Food Security and ensure its costing and full...

Q&A with the SUN Donor Network on how they are using the Nutrition Policy Marker to track nutrition investments Contributors: Pamela Gordon, Rebekah Pinto, Elaine Gray, Paddy Wilmott, Columba O’Dowd, Helena Guarin-Corredor, Mary D’Alimonte, Lorna...

The Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement is thrilled to announce the 8th edition of its flagship event, the 2024 SUN Movement Global Gathering. This event will bring together nutrition actors from every corner of the world, serving as an impactful...