Tag: Sustainable solutions

UNICEF procures up to 80% of the world's Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), which includes the well-known peanut-based paste Plumpy'Nut, to treat severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in young children across the globe. However, this established product faces challenges related to cost, potential allergens, and supply chain issues, prompting extensive research into viable alternatives.

According to the World Food Programme, more than 282 million people across Africa were undernourished in 2024, revealing the scale of the continent's enduring hunger crisis. Knowing how to help starving people in Africa requires understanding both the immediate needs and the long-term, sustainable solutions to combat the root causes.