by Garry Wiley | Mar 13, 2014 | News
In addition to the many millions still suffering from acute malnutrition, over one-third of all children in developing countries globally experience chronic malnutrition – often referred to as “hidden hunger”. Aside from the inherent suffering, the devastating longer-term consequences (both for the child and ultimately for their country) are often not understood. Progress has been made in the fight against malnutrition. The development of highly fortified nutritious pastes, ready-to-use therapeutic foods, together with community-based management has revolutionised our ability to treat severe malnutrition. These products are eaten directly from the pack, do not require mixing with water, are stable without refrigeration and are highly convenient and palatable. Combined with the innovative approach of empowering mothers by delivering nutritional care to people in their communities rather than in hospitals, these foods have resulted in dramatic improvements in treatment and prevention, with death rates cut fivefold. But the problem is too big to leave to the UN, NGOs and the public sector to resolve. (more…)
by Garry Wiley | Sep 26, 2013 | News
A New CMN Report Reviewing the Performance of Community-Based SAM. Click here to download PDF.
by Garry Wiley | Jul 18, 2013 | News
Corporations and the fight against hunger: Why CSR won’t do. Click here to read more.
by Garry Wiley | Apr 8, 2013 | News
Unicef recently launched their latest report on Child Nutrition in Dublin. Click here to read more.
by Garry Wiley | Sep 22, 2012 | News
We treat starvation victims as active clients rather than passive victims. Read more.
by Garry Wiley | Jul 14, 2012 | News
Valid Nutrition is delighted to announce that our application to CAFAmerica has been successful and we are now eligible to receive grants/donations from U.S. individuals, corporations or foundations. Many U.S. donors want to contribute to solving global problems. The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) America is an intermediary grant-making organisation that enables U.S. donors to give to charities outside of the U.S. in a tax efficient manner. It connects donors with international non-profit organisations such as Valid Nutrition and their rigorous eligibility process helps to ensure that giving is as safe and secure as possible for the U.S. donor. Successfully achieving CAFAmerica eligibility enables any U.S. donor to make a grant/gift to us in a tax efficient manner. Valid Nutrition can now receive a grant/donation from U.S. individuals, corporations or foundations. Donors can make their donation through CAFAmerica and simply nominate Valid® Nutrition as the beneficiary. Find out more about CAFAmerica and how to make a donation/grant at www.cafamerica.org.
