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In northern Benin, malnutrition remains a serious challenge for many families. Women and young children are particularly affected by nutrient deficiencies, including iron deficiency, which can lead to anaemia and other long-term health problems. Across Benin, anaemia affects a large proportion of children under five, limiting healthy growth and development. Yet many…
Using Local Foods to Improve Nutrition in Benin: Marius’ Story
In northern Benin, malnutrition remains a serious challenge for many families. Women and young children are particularly affected by nutrient deficiencies, including iron deficiency, which can lead to anaemia and other long-term health problems. Across Benin, anaemia affects a large proportion of children under five, limiting healthy growth and development. Yet many of the food ingredients needed to improve nutrition already exist within local communities. Marius Affonfere believes local solutions can help address local challenges. A food and nutrition scientist from Benin, Marius has dedicated his work to improving the nutritional well-being of vulnerable communities. Through the LocalFood4Nutrition (LF4N) initiative,…
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In rural Central Uganda, many young people are growing up on the frontlines of climate change. Longer droughts, declining soil fertility, and increasing pest invasions make it harder for families to grow food. Most households rely on staple crops such as maize and beans, often grown only during the rainy season. Vegetables,…
Growing Resilience in Uganda: Irene’s Story
In rural Central Uganda, many young people are growing up on the frontlines of climate change. Longer droughts, declining soil fertility, and increasing pest invasions make it harder for families to grow food. Most households rely on staple crops such as maize and beans, often grown only during the rainy season. Vegetables, which provide essential nutrients, are often missing from family meals. The result is a cycle of food insecurity and poor nutrition that affects young people’s health, education, and future opportunities. For Irene Nagudi, these challenges are impossible to ignore. An advocate for food security, agroecology, and sustainable development,…
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In the years following Sri Lanka’s economic crisis in 2022, daily life for many has been shaped by uncertainty and disruption. For many young people, the pressures of everyday life have pushed civic participation to the margins. For young women from minority communities, this challenge is even greater. Their voices are often…
Young Women Writing for Justice in Sri Lanka: Nabeela’s Story
In the years following Sri Lanka’s economic crisis in 2022, daily life for many has been shaped by uncertainty and disruption. For many young people, the pressures of everyday life have pushed civic participation to the margins. For young women from minority communities, this challenge is even greater. Their voices are often absent from discussions about the social and political issues that shape their lives. Nabeela Iqbal, a Sri Lankan activist, peacebuilder, and Kofi Annan Changemaker 2023, is working to change that. Through the Write for Justice Initiative, Nabeela’s organisation, Sisterhood Initiative, trained young women to write and publish on social justice issues,…
