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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 of...

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 the...

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...

Timor-Leste, a small nation on an island in Southeast Asia, has struggled to feed its population. Consistent access to sufficient food has been a problem, with 36 per cent of people living with moderate or severe food insecurity. Not surprisingly...

Malnutrition is an inter-generational problem. Inadequate nutrition among children can be an issue that persists into adulthood, negatively affecting the next generation and leading to a lifetime of health problems for all. A 2014 study of 2,000...

Pakistan and Rwanda have taken steps to address malnutrition and reduce stunting among children with the launch of their respective comprehensive national programmes. While these initiatives are tailored to each country's specific needs, they...

The Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Secretariat of Yemen recently hosted a national gathering of more than 50 representatives from civil society, United Nations agencies, business and Government that led to a roadmap of the country’s fight...

Ten SUN countries from the East African region met in June 2023 to share experiences and learn from each other, in an effort to ramp up advocacy around improving school meal programmes The East African Regional School Meals Coalition Network met at a...