Prevent at least 4.4 million cases of stunting by 2030, giving children the right start and increasing the impact of global investments in education, health and economic growth
Description
Working through NI's vitamin A supplementation capsule donation and implementation support programs, and maternal nutrition (IFA and MMS) programs, which seek to scale up government capacity to reach and fund routine program delivery through the health system, NI will avert at least 4.4M cases of stunting by 2030.
Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)
Title
Improved nutrition for women + children
Description
Nutrition International commits to: Prevent at least 4.4 million cases of stunting giving children the right start and increasing the impact of global investments in education, health and economic growth. Prevent at least 60 million cases of anaemia driving global focus and action on a neglected issue that heavily impacts women, adolescent girls and children. Provide and coordinate the global supply of vitamin A capsules, ensuring at least 150M children a year receive two doses of vitamin A
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Verified
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| SMARTness index |
High
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Details
| Global nutrition target(s) |
Anaemia
Childhood stunting
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Policy >
Nutrition care services
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Number of cases of stunting prevented |
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| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 0 cases | 2018 |
| Target | 4,400,000 cases |
