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title: "Nutrition & Food Security"
date: 2020-04-01T22:28:00-04:00
author: Mike Mella
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[Contact HealthBridge](/contact-us) for more information about the Nutrition & Food Security Program.

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Global health has seen significant progress in recent decades, and food is more abundant than ever before. Yet, millions of people remain food insecure and face hunger. Malnutrition continues to claim the lives of millions of children each year, while many more suffer from stunting, which has long-term impacts on their development. A large proportion of women and children experience iron and other micronutrient deficiencies, undermining their health and well-being.

Progress in reducing malnutrition and food insecurity remains fragile. The COVID-19 pandemic, along with other public health emergencies, climate shocks, and conflicts, has exposed the vulnerability of health care and food systems and the need for resilient solutions.

Addressing malnutrition and food insecurity requires coordinated, evidence-based action that is responsive to the needs of the populations. It also demands strong partnerships and innovative approaches that foster equitable access to nutritious food.

Our work contributes to understanding and addressing the nutrition and food security challenges faced by communities in vulnerable situations. In partnership with local organizations, we identify key problems, test solutions grounded in evidence and local knowledge and experience, and support governments in scaling up what works. We are committed to ensuring that women and children are prioritized in the realization of their right to good nutrition.

 

 

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### What We Do

 

We work with local groups in vulnerable settings as well as Canadian and international partners to improve nutrition and food security. Along with our partners we:

- Improve nutrition and food security through supporting community-led & food-based approaches and promote consumption of locally available micronutrient-rich foods.
- Develop and implement culturally informed initiatives to improve nutrition, particularly among women and children, including Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices.
- Support advocacy for nutrition and food security as an investment and development priority, in collaboration with the Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Alliance, Results Canada, UNICEF Canda, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, World Farmers Market Coalition, Vietnam Food System Transformation, and civil society organizations.