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June 13, 2024
Why new dads should take parental leave – lessons from my father
In the early 1990’s, my dad joined the first cohort of men to take part in Canada’s newly minted paternity leave program, a step so novel that it inspired a full-page newspaper spread and the now cringe-inducing moniker, “Mr. Mom.” Mr. Mom, aka Gordon Kent, took 6 months off work to stay home with me, …
March 28, 2024
Making strides towards nutrition and gender equality in Nigeria
By Lilian Okafor, CS-SUNN In Nigeria, malnutrition not only affects individuals, but also stunts economic growth and human development. The Women and Girls’ Nutrition Project is a collaborative effort implemented by the Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), in partnership with FHI360, Alive & Thrive, 1,000 Days, and Intake, supported by the Bill & …
March 25, 2024
1,000 Days Statement on FY24 Minibus
Washington, D.C., March 25, 2024 – Last Friday, Congress passed a fiscal year (FY) 2024 minibus spending bill, which includes funding for some key U.S. foreign assistance accounts that combat malnutrition. We applaud the passage of this bipartisan bill, while recognizing there is still work to be done to ensure all families have a happy and …
March 19, 2024
From Food Security to Nutrition Security: Bridging the Gap for a Healthier World
Photo: K. Trautmann via Flickr “Fighting global food insecurity means more than feeding the world – it also means nourishing the world. Calories alone are insufficient to increase individuals’ well-being, fuel economic growth and build resilient, prosperous communities.” – 2023 Feed the Future Snapshot After more than 3 years of worst-case scenario hunger headlines, this …