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The Role of Food Processing in Global Nutrition

Malnutrition in all its forms, especially micronutrient deficiencies, slows physical and cognitive growth and presents some of … See more

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World Hunger: Causes, Effects, and Solutions

WebSocial and Economic Effects. Hunger also affects social and economic development. It can decrease productivity, lower educational attainment, and increase …

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What Is Food Security and How Does it Affect the World in 2021

WebAccording to the United Nations, a person with food security must have “physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets …

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Fighting Hidden Hunger: Four Food Fortification Success Stories – …

WebBy TechnoServe. Around the world, more than 2 billion people – nearly one out of four – suffer from “hidden hunger.”. Caused by a lack of vitamins and minerals, the …

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4 Reasons Women and Children Experience Food Insecurity …

WebFood security — having the adequate availability, access, and means to consume enough safe, nutritious food — is critical for a healthy, productive life. For …

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Food Security: Strengthening Every Link in the Supply Chain

WebWho Benefits From Food Security? 1. Smallholder Farmers . Smallholder farmers are facing enormous challenges from the threats COVID-19 poses to their livelihoods and hampers …

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Achieving the SDGs: Fighting Poverty and Improving

WebThe United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide humanity with a universal global framework to improve peace and prosperity by 2030. …

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5 Ways Climate Change Disproportionately Impacts Women

Web3. Vulnerability to Climate-Related Diseases and Violence. Women are more vulnerable to the health impacts of climate change, such as food insecurity. Heatwaves, …

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5 Ways Technology is Fighting Global Poverty

WebBy TechnoServe. Labs Technology. TechnoServe integrates technology into many of our programs to reach more people and scale our impact around the world. …

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Q&A: Improving Nutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa

WebFood fortification – adding micronutrients to common staple foods – is an essential part of improving nutrition in the developing world. The Strengthening African …

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What Is Food Security and How Does it Affect the World

WebThe long-term presence of food security increases health and changes lives. Agricultural improvements bring the benefits of increased financial stability, and a more …

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How Unpaid Care Work Impacts Women in the Developing World

WebUnpaid Care Work Disproportionally Impacts Women. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, a UN report found that women were spending 200% more time on unpaid …

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Helping Smallholder Farmers

WebTechnoServe helps smallholder farmers growing high-value (or cash) crops to achieve critical outcomes like the following: Earn greater incomes by improving the quality and …

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Quiz: Food Security 2022

Web1) What does food insecurity mean? A) Experiencing chronic hunger or malnutrition. B) Lacking regular access to adequate amounts of food to survive. C) Lacking enough …

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5 Ways Technology is Fighting Global Poverty in 2021

WebEditor’s Note: This blog was originally published in 2020 and was updated in August 2021. As COVID-19 continues to impact life in new and unprecedented ways …

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Major Food Fortification Advances Support Better Nutrition in …

WebThe supply of sugar fortified with vitamin A increased over 200%, expanding its availability from 31% of the Nigerian population to 96%. The supply of wheat flour …

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Top Women’s Empowerment Stories of 2022

WebIn late 2021, Aditi became the first ever woman to compete on Shark Tank India —she brought national attention to her business, experienced a surge in sales, and …

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An Eco-Friendly, Woman-Owned Enterprise Supports

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TECHNOSERVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS TO POVERTY Our Impact

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