Each of the member organizations works in a different area of the world. Their influence in places like Guatemala, Haiti, South Sudan, Lesotho, etc, and even Afghanistan has helped to make a difference in alleviating the issue of malnutrition.
The map does not show all countries, due to recent additions in response to the crisis in Ukraine. More countries will be added as affiliates and their distribution partners respond to the crush of refugees from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The complete list of countries receiving the Nutri-Plenty(r) meal is Afghanistan, Belize, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Republic of Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Kenya, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mexico, Moldova, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Rwanda, Senegal, Slovakia, South Sudan, Uganda, Ukraine, U.S.A, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
(Countries of particular emphasis are in BOLD)
WHY MALNUTRITION?
The Weight of the Issue
NOT JUST STARVATION
Malnutrition, in all its forms, includes undernutrition (wasting, stunting, underweight), inadequate vitamins or minerals, overweight, obesity, and resulting diet-related noncommunicable diseases (World Health Organization).
THE COST
Nearly half of all deaths in children under 5 can be attributed to undernutrition. This translates into the unnecessary loss of about 3 million young lives a year. About 12% of deaths in children under the age of 5 are a result of inadequate breastfeeding practices alone (UNICEF).
FACTORS OF MALNUTRITION
Malnutrition is a combination of factors: insufficient protein, energy, and micronutrients; frequent infections or disease; poor care and feeding practices; inadequate health services; and poor water and sanitation (UNICEF).
VOCABULARY
wasting: low weight for a given height
stunting: impaired growth and development as a result of poor nutrition, disease, or inadequate psychosocial stimulation
(World Health Organization)
At the Alliance for Better Nutrition, we truly believe in the statement that "knowledge is power." Our member organizations are constantly looking for new information about the plight of the issue, since this is one of the only ways to accomplish the 2nd Sustainable Development Goal of "Zero Hunger" by 2030, as put forth by the United Nations.