Child Nutrition Fund

We are delighted to see UNIMMAP MMS featured in TIME’s 2025 Best Inventions list! UNIMMAP MMS — the United Nations International Multiple Micronutrient Antenatal Preparation formula of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements — may be a long and technical name, but the way it works is very simple. It is a nutritional supplement for pregnant women which supports healthier pregnancies and safer births by reducing the risk of stillbirths and preterm births, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This recognition by TIME is a shared achievement for Kirk Humanitarian, UNICEF, the World Health Organization, the United Nations University, government leaders, partners, researchers, donors and advocates, which highlights the importance of investing in health interventions for women and their future children. https://lnkd.in/eX-5mU8t

We can close the nutrition gap and create a future where no child is left behind. The time is now.

At Global Citizen NOW in New York, new pledges of over US$111 million were announced to tackle undernutrition and strengthen nutrition systems for children and women. Together with the CNF’s innovative match model, these commitments could double in value – driving impact where it’s needed most. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/ex-ViCgD #GlobalCitizenNOW #UNGA2025 | Stronger Foundations for Nutrition | UNICEF | UNICEF USA | Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada | Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) | Irish Aid | The ELMA Philanthropies | UNICEF Canada | UNICEF Ireland

🌍 Undernutrition is a solvable crisis – but only if we act together. At Global Citizen NOW: Impact Sessions in New York, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, leaders gathered for the panel ‘From Investment to Impact: Tackling the Nutrition Crisis for Children and Women.’ The discussion, moderated by Jessica Malaty Rivera, MS, featured Baroness Chapman (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office), Omar Abdi (UNICEF), Dr Gloria J. Balboa (Philippines Ministry of Health), and Anna Hakobyan (Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), highlighting how the Child Nutrition Fund and its historic Match Challenge of up to US$500 million are helping to double resources, save lives and strengthen systems. The goal is clear: to unite governments, donors and partners behind proven solutions so every child and mother can access the nutrition they need. #GlobalCitizenNOW #UNGA2025 | Stronger Foundations for Nutrition | UNICEF USA

In 2024, the Child Nutrition Fund reached millions of women and children with vital nutrition support. But this is just the start. With five years to 2030, the CNF is scaling up with governments and partners to close the nutrition financing gap and build stronger systems – so every child and woman can survive, grow and thrive. 🎥 Discover how today’s progress is shaping tomorrow’s possibilities. UNICEF | Gates Foundation | Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

📍 Pakistan In 2024, Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) support helped to treat 370,000 children for severe wasting and delivered multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS) to nearly 60,000 women in Pakistan. The country is scaling up nutrition interventions fast, and the results are already visible. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3VQpXrM --- UNICEF Pakistan

📍 Cambodia Early detection of wasting saves lives. Through Child Nutrition Fund (CNF)-funded activities, Cambodia trained 2,190 frontline health workers, screened 324,000 children for severe wasting, and treated over 10,500 in 2024. Families are also being empowered to lead the fight against undernutrition. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gY3PkieE UNICEF Cambodia

👏 A powerful snapshot of progress – and a shared commitment we are proud to be part of. As a founding partner of the Child Nutrition Fund, the Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) has been instrumental in enabling a bold new model for nutrition financing – one that empowers governments to lead and scale what works. Together, we’re financing life-saving nutrition for children and unlocking sustainable pathways to end undernutrition in high-need countries. Read the CIFF 2024 Annual Report 👇

📍 Ethiopia When nutrition and immunization come together, we make important progress in leaving no child behind. In 2024, with Child Nutrition Fund and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance support, Ethiopia reached: 👉 560,000 children with vitamin A 👉 410,000 with deworming prophylaxis 👉 96 per cent of identified zero-dose children with vaccines Integration of life-saving health services is critical now, and always. https://lnkd.in/esyghZwK UNICEF Ethiopia | Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF)

In 2024, Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) support helped reach: ✅ 2.8 million women with prenatal vitamins ✅ 1.5 million women with IYCF support ✅ 1 million children with vitamin A and deworming ✅ 582,000 children with RUTF ✅ 219,000 children with home fortification These results represent real impact – but reaching 2030 targets will take continued investment and partnership. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eA7msM6t Gates Foundation | Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office