How Are Latin America's Highest Malnutrition Rates Being Addressed?

👉 Overview:
Guatemala has the highest rate of stunting and chronic malnutrition among children under five in Latin America. Learn how Nutrition Brigades and World Food Programme (WFP) initiatives are changing the narrative.

👶 Stunting in Guatemala: A Crisis Among the Young
Highest Rates: Guatemala leads Latin America in rates of stunting in children under five.
Dry Corridor: The crisis is particularly severe in Guatemala's Dry Corridor region.

💉 Nutrition Brigades: The Frontline Heroes
Who They Are: Teams of nurses, nutritionists, and community volunteers.
What They Do: Identify and treat children suffering from acute malnutrition, like Ludvin.

🤝 WFP and Government Initiatives: A Collaborative Approach
Nutrition Education: Providing caregivers essential knowledge on nutrition.
Skills-Based Training: Equipping women with the skills to start sustainable businesses.

👩 Empowering Women: The Key to Nutrition
Cash Grants: Financial support for starting businesses.
Diversifying Livelihoods: Helping women diversify income sources.
Healthy Food: Ensuring families have access to nutritious meals.

🔚 Conclusion
While the challenges are significant, collaborative efforts from Nutrition Brigades and WFP show promise in alleviating the crisis of chronic malnutrition and stunting in Guatemala.

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