Mar 27 Photos: Algae-growing nuns in Central African Republic fight malnutrition with ingenuity By Sebastian Rich Nuns at the St. Joseph Health Centre in Bangui, Central African Republic, grow their own algae as a supplement for malnourished children who have been suffering the ravages of war. Continue reading
Jan 28 Loss of honey bees and other pollinators could mean malnutrition for millions around the world By Adelyn Baxter New research from scientists at the University of Vermont and Harvard University demonstrates the devastating impact the continued loss of pollinators like honey bees could have on millions of people in the developing world. Continue reading
Jun 25 Watch 9:54 Widespread childhood malnutrition is a paradox in agriculturally rich Guatemala By Hari Sreenivasan, Jason Kane Continue watching
Jun 25 Watch Widespread childhood malnutrition is a paradox in agriculturally rich Guatemala By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 25 In a land of plenty, a reporter’s snapshots of malnutrition By Hari Sreenivasan When we asked Maria Pilar whether she would save some of the peas she was tirelessly weeding, she looked at us like we were nuts. Her answer was, “I’ve heard people eat these things. But no, not me.” And that… Continue reading
Jun 25 How Guatemala finally ‘woke up’ to its malnutrition crisis By Roger Thurow In a hip Guatemala City restaurant set within a high-fashion clothing store, baristas mix “Super Nutritious” drinks like the Sangre de Vampiro, a mixture of pineapple, celery, beets, lemon, orange juice and organic honey. “Rich in antioxidants,” boasts the menu. Continue reading
May 29 Watch Rwanda rebuilds after genocide with focus on community health care By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 21 Watch Food Crisis in Africa Hits Niger’s Children Particularly Hard Food Crisis in Africa Hits Niger's Children Particularly Hard… Continue watching
Feb 16 Chronic Malnutrition a ‘Hidden Crisis’ By Larisa Epatko About 2 million children who are malnourished die each year worldwide, according to a United Nations estimate. Yet aid organizations say it's tough to attract attention to the issue of chronic malnutrition in a preventative way -- before it becomes… Continue reading
Oct 26 Life in Nicaragua, Living on Less than $2 a Day By Talea Miller Nicaragua is the second poorest country in the western hemisphere, and 76 percent of the population lives on less than $2 a day. Continue reading