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Partnerships to nourish lives

The Power of Nutrition convenes governments, the private sector, philanthropists and civil society to drive forward action against malnutrition. Our programmes leverage resources and create sustainable solutions so communities can thrive.

Our Work

Impact through partnerships

The world is facing a malnutrition and hunger crisis. By working together, we can break down silos, multiply resources and create impact at scale.

1 in 5

children are stunted worldwide

170m

women and children reached through our programmes

1%

Less than 1% of governments’ development budgets fund nutrition

$648m

We've leveraged more than 648 million dollars for nutrition through our model

2.8bn

people globally cannot afford a healthy diet

50

We've convened more than 50 strategic partnerships

About us

How we create impact

Our vision is a world where every child has the right nutrition to achieve their full potential. We do this by raising money, creating partnerships and co-designing programmes to tackle malnutrition in Africa and Asia so communities can thrive.

Convening partnerships

We build partnerships that enable us to co-finance and co-design national nutrition programmes in countries with the highest need. We match sector partners together to best suit the communities we work with.

Scaling impact

We pool funds and create financial leverage so we can invest in bigger programmes that break down traditional silos in international development.

Designing sustainable solutions

We design and run programmes in partnership with local governments through to local communities, choosing the right implementers to suit local needs. Ensuring local ownership is key for us to ensure long-term sustainability.

Learning through monitoring and evaluation

We ensure rigorous monitoring, evaluation and learning, to ensure our programmes have the greatest impact possible and that knowledge can be shared.

"We value The Power of Nutrition's ambition for scale and ability to broker innovative partnerships for nutrition."

Kate Olender

Partnerships Manager, Corporate Responsibility, Cargill

"The community health workers visit us at home, especially when one has children under the age of five. They teach us about hygiene, as well as preparing the children's meals."

Clotilde

Mother, Rwanda

"The need for The Power of Nutrition is even more acute than ever. The Power of Nutrition has significantly impacted the World Bank's engagement in nutrition."

Meera Shekar

Global Lead, Nutrition, World Bank

"We learned how to take care of ourselves. We learned about different types of food to eat, and for the past three years, we've been taking worm medicine and iron tablets provided by the hospital…. I can go to school all the time now…I can do my work at home, help my mother sell her market, and I'm no longer tired or lazy. I feel strong and healthy."

Facia

15 year old, Liberia

"Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, progress towards ending malnutrition has faced significant threats and the number of children suffering from severe wasting in the 15 worst affected countries has increased at an alarming rate. It is with funding like The Power of Nutrition’s that UNICEF and partners will be able to turn this around. Well-nourished children are better able to learn, play and participate in their communities and we can make that happen for every child, everywhere."

Jon Sparkes

Previously Chief Executive at The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK)

OUR PROGRAMMES

Partnerships in action

Read more about our partnerships and programmes, supporting mothers and children across Africa and Asia with better nutrition.

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Convening Rotary International, the END Fund and Eleanor Crook Foundation for a multisectoral programme supporting mothers and children in Ethiopia

Food and nutrition security in Ethiopia is being devastated by the effects of climate change, internal conflict and displacement. This multisectoral programme brings together eight partners to create impact at scale.

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Working with Unilever, Group M, Cargill and Norad to engage mothers on nutrition and hygiene through technology in India

This programme takes an innovative approach to addressing malnutrition; through mobile technology, it improves nutrition and hygiene for families in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.

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Convening partners to support the Government of Rwanda’s bold ambition to eradicate childhood stunting

Our multisectoral programme in Rwanda brings together public and private sector partners to tackle malnutrition – with great impact already, it shows the success of a holistic approach.

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Working with the fashion industry, civil society and government to support mothers and children in Bangladesh

This programme collaborates with a wide range of partners, from the apparel company PVH Corp. to UNICEF and the Government of Bangladesh, all with the goal of improving nutrition for mothers and children in Bangladesh.

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Working in partnership to empower mothers and children in Malawi so communities can thrive

This $12 million co-investment brings together a range of partners to tackle malnutrition with a holistic approach in Malawi.

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Raising the aspirations of nutrition for women and children in Maharashtra with UNICEF, the Government of Maharashtra, Norway, UBS and CIFF

A unique multisectoral programme that works hand-in-hand with the local state government to reach millions of health workers, caregivers and communities to improve the health, nutrition and wellbeing of families.

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Empowering mothers to take charge of their children’s health and nutrition in Côte d’Ivoire

This programme supported the Government of Côte d’Ivoire to tackle malnutrition using multisectoral interventions through local community platforms.

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Convening partners to support the Government of Indonesia to tackle malnutrition

Private and public sector partners are pooling resources through The Power of Nutrition to integrate efforts to tackle malnutrition in Indonesia. This programme takes a holistic approach to improve nutrition, WASH and health for mothers, children and adolescents.

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