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...
Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN Movement) Updates
Search
Refine the list with filters
Search helpList
Afghanistan + 4 more
Fragility to strength: World Education Day spotlights transformative school meal initiatives in conflict-affected countries
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...
Liberia launches first national nutrition plan to fight malnutrition
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...
Pakistani SUN Networks meet to revisit success, establish plans for 2024
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...
Central African Republic takes steps to revitalize nutrition plans
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...
The Philippines renews its commitment to nutrition with updated action plan
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...
Panama joins SUN Movement, raising the total to a record 66
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...
New data-driven tool shows promise to strengthen multisectoral nutrition investments for better nutrition
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,...
Food systems transformation in Cambodia
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...
Connecting food systems and nutrition: The story of Timor-Leste
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...
Yemen strengthens coordination to combat malnutrition and food insecurity with new roadmap
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...
Pakistan + 1 more
Pakistan and Rwanda launch programmes to improve child nutrition and prevent stunting
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...
A new chapter in Sri Lanka’s journey towards better nutrition
Since joining the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement in 2012, Sri Lanka has made significant progress in combating malnutrition. The country's dedication to addressing nutrition-related challenges,...
Cameroon + 6 more
SUN Countries fortifying the future of their communities
SUN Countries are increasingly leveraging food fortification as an essential tool in the ongoing struggle against malnutrition. By supplementing widely consumed foods with essential vitamins and...
Kenya steps up political, multisector, and interdisciplinary actions towards nutrition resilience
“Eradicating all forms of malnutrition requires interdisciplinary actions and a multisectoral and multi-stakeholder approach. In Kenya, this collaborative approach has contributed to progress in key...
The private sector joins the fight against malnutrition in Rwanda
Rwanda has made addressing malnutrition a top priority, with the government and development partners investing significant resources in recent years to increase access to nutritious foods and raise...
President of Ecuador launches strategy to reduce chronic child malnutrition
At the opening of the international seminar “Aiming high: The challenges of governance to reduce chronic child malnutrition,” the President of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, ratified his Government's goal...
Pakistan aligns and scales up nutrition security interventions as part of its flood response
The interlinkages between nutrition and climate change are undeniable, and new evidence for this statement is collected on a daily basis. The situation in Pakistan is among the latest. Pakistan has...
UN General Assembly 2022: Scaling Up Nutrition Movement Lead Group convenes at critical time for malnutrition worldwide
The Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Lead Group convened last month at UNICEF Headquarters in New York City, during the United Nations General Assembly’s High-Level Week, to advance nutrition...
Côte d’Ivoire launches first SUN national youth network for nutrition
Abidjan, 5 May 2022 – Côte d’Ivoire Vice-President H.E. Tiémoko Meyliet Koné today officially launched the country’s Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Youth Network, making Côte d’Ivoire the first country...