Therapeutic food

Students read 60% more than non-participants in UNICEF donation drive

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning A-Z today announced results from its third annual Donation Challenge in collaboration with UNICEF USA. Students read 1.4 million books which translated into food and water donations to communities throughout the world.

Key Points: 
  • Students read 1.4 million books which translated into food and water donations to communities throughout the world.
  • During the Learning A-Z Donation Challenge, my students couldn't wait to read so they could earn stars to donate!"
  • The Donation Challenge supports individuals and families worldwide by providing them with nutritious food and clean water through UNICEF USA.
  • Results include 108,000 donations to children in need worldwide and 1.4M books read by participating students, a 60% increase compared to non-participating students.

USAID Announces $200 Million Commitment to Tackle Child Wasting, the Largest Single Investment in Malnutrition Treatment in History

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Monday, July 18, 2022

WASHINGTON, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, USAID Administrator Samantha Power took a historic step forward in the fight against global malnutrition by announcing a US$200 million contribution to UNICEF to combat the deadliest form of malnutrition, child wasting. The Administrator was joined by philanthropist Sir Chris Hohn, the CRI Foundation (CRI), The Eleanor Crook Foundation (ECF), and The ELMA Relief Foundation who collectively committed at least an additional US$50 million in philanthropic resources to bring life-saving care to severely malnourished children around the globe.

Key Points: 
  • "Despite the power of this incredible tool in the fight against child wasting, it is drastically underutilized.
  • Most parents who are able to bring their children to clinics to seek treatment are met with a lack of supply.
  • With this commitment, we will help get this lifesaving care into the mouths of an additional 2.4 million childrenthe largest leap in coverage on record."
  • Child wasting is the deadliest form of malnutrition, but it is treatable in the form of Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food (RUTF).

USAID Announces $200 Million Commitment to Tackle Child Wasting, the Largest Single Investment in Malnutrition Treatment in History

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 18, 2022

WASHINGTON , July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, USAID Administrator Samantha Power took a historic step forward in the fight against global malnutrition by announcing a US$200 million contribution to UNICEF to combat the deadliest form of malnutrition, child wasting. The Administrator was joined by philanthropist Sir Chris Hohn, the CRI Foundation (CRI), The Eleanor Crook Foundation (ECF), and The ELMA Relief Foundation who collectively committed at least an additional US$50 million in philanthropic resources to bring life-saving care to severely malnourished children around the globe.

Key Points: 
  • "Despite the power of this incredible tool in the fight against child wasting, it is drastically underutilized.
  • Most parents who are able to bring their children to clinics to seek treatment are met with a lack of supply.
  • With this commitment, we will help get this lifesaving care into the mouths of an additional 2.4 million childrenthe largest leap in coverage on record."
  • Child wasting is the deadliest form of malnutrition, but it is treatable in the form of Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food (RUTF).

AREV Cambodia Brands its Permaculture Project to Support International RUTF Market Launch

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Monday, February 22, 2021

Several ingredients will be produced using AREVs proprietary extraction methodologies, including selected fungi that will be used in SUS-TAINN, our branded RUTF formulation.

Key Points: 
  • Several ingredients will be produced using AREVs proprietary extraction methodologies, including selected fungi that will be used in SUS-TAINN, our branded RUTF formulation.
  • Examples include the World Food Program and USAID utilizing RUTFs to address severe and chronic malnutrition, a condition that exacerbates pandemic diseases and associated co-morbidities.
  • Too often international humanitarian agencies cannot adjust their procurement strategies based on fluctuating capital structures that determine access to essential public health commodities.
  • On behalf of the Board,
    AREV NanoTec Brands Inc. (CSE: AREV) (OTC: AREVF) AREV NanoTec Brands Inc. produces phytomedicinal extracts via its proprietary state-of-the-art extraction methodologies for the life science industry.

The Global Ready to Use Therapeutic Food Market is expected to grow from USD 941.13 Million in 2018 to USD 1,741.13 Million by the end of 2025 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.18%

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Thursday, May 14, 2020

On the basis of Product Type, the Global Ready to Use Therapeutic Food Market is studied across RUSF and RUTF.

Key Points: 
  • On the basis of Product Type, the Global Ready to Use Therapeutic Food Market is studied across RUSF and RUTF.
  • On the basis of End User, the Global Ready to Use Therapeutic Food Market is studied across NGO's, Retail, and UNICEF.
  • What are the factors that affect the growth in the Global Ready to Use Therapeutic Food Market over the forecast period?
  • What are the modes of entering the Global Ready to Use Therapeutic Food Market?

The Litecoin Foundation Works to Drive Financial Empowerment in the Classroom with UNICEF Kid Power

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019

By getting active with UNICEF Kid Power, kids unlock therapeutic food that UNICEF delivers to severely malnourished children around the world.

Key Points: 
  • By getting active with UNICEF Kid Power, kids unlock therapeutic food that UNICEF delivers to severely malnourished children around the world.
  • The Litecoin Foundation will kick off this collaboration with UNICEF Kid Power in October during Vegas Blockchain Week in Las Vegas at the 2019 Litecoin Summit (October 28-29, 2019).
  • During the summit, attendees will be encouraged to visit the UNICEF Kid Power booth and unlock up to 125,000 Kid Power Coins, which the Litecoin Foundation will underwrite for Las Vegas schools.
  • This activation will bring both UNICEF Kid Power and the values of the Litecoin Foundation to elementary school classrooms in the Las Vegas community.

UNICEF Kid Power and WWE® to Empower Youth with New Partnership

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Monday, January 28, 2019

UNICEF Kid Power and WWE (NYSE:WWE) today announced a new partnership that will help give kids the power to save lives by connecting their everyday activity to real-world impact.

Key Points: 
  • UNICEF Kid Power and WWE (NYSE:WWE) today announced a new partnership that will help give kids the power to save lives by connecting their everyday activity to real-world impact.
  • With each Kid Power Up, students work together and improve social-emotional skills, and with every ten Kid Power Ups, a classroom unlocks a packet of therapeutic food.
  • By getting active with UNICEF Kid Power, kids unlock therapeutic food that UNICEF delivers to severely malnourished children around the world.
  • "We're incredibly excited to grow our UNICEF Kid Power family by partnering withWWE," saidCaryl Stern, President and CEO, UNICEFUSA.

Meritech Expands Support of Edesia Nutrition's Mission to Feed Malnourished Children and Vulnerable Populations Worldwide

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Friday, October 26, 2018

This donation will provide funding to assist in the production of ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTFs) for malnourished children around the world.

Key Points: 
  • This donation will provide funding to assist in the production of ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTFs) for malnourished children around the world.
  • Their ready-to-use food packets save lives, and Meritech is humbled to have a small opportunity to support this remarkable organization and its mission and purpose.
  • "Deciding to support Edesia through the donation of CleanTech fully-automated handwashing systems was an easy decision," said Michele Colbert, president of Meritech.
  • "And providing continuing support and raising awareness about Edesia and their mission at Supply Side West is something that the team here at Meritech is honored to do.