5 Adverse Effects of Malnutrition
Malnutrition refers to when a person’s diet does not supply enough nutrients or the correct mix of nutrients for optimal health. Malnutrition is a frequent, under-recognized, and under-addressed problem that […]
Burundi’s returning children face an uphill battle for education and safety
According to Save the Children’s research, only one out of every ten displaced children in Burundi receives a full education, with as many as 67% out of school, including those […]
The 5 Key Elements that Influence the Assessment of Disaster Risk Reduction
According to the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, DRR is defined as “the concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyze and manage the causal […]
5 Main Steps for Meal Planning for the Family
Meal planning entails deciding what to eat for each meal of the day. In Human Nutrition and Dietetics, it involves thought, effort, and application of knowledge. It is a task […]
The 5 Principles for Estimating Food and Nutritional Needs in Post-Emergencies
When identifying post-emergency food and nutritional requirements, the notion of providing aid to emergency-affected communities based on need is well-established. People are most likely to be completely reliant on food […]
Key Tools and Types of Information Required for Monitoring the Adequacy of Ration in Emergencies
In our previous article, we looked at the four levels of monitoring a general food-distribution program. Today, we discuss the tools and types of information required for monitoring the adequacy […]
The Situation of families in Chardonnières, Haiti since the earthquake
Six months after the earthquake that struck Haiti on 14th August 2021 killing approximately 2,200 people, hurting 12,700, and affecting nearly half a million children, UNICEF continues to assist families, […]
The Importance of Hygiene & Sanitation
In our previous discussion, we defined both the terms ‘Hygiene’ and ‘Sanitation’ and listed the differences between the two and how they both relate. Today, we look at the significant […]
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed on February 11, allows us to recognize women’s tremendous contributions to science while also focusing on the importance of girls […]
World Pulses Day 2022
What are pulses? Pulses are edible seeds harvested from leguminous plants that are used for food and feed. The most common and consumed pulses include beans (Phaseolus and Vigna), chickpeas, […]