The report found that 600 million children world-wide had missed out on vital assistance during both crises.
Jacqui Southey of Save the Children New Zealand said governments must implement child benefits to ease family hardships.
Southey warned the pandemic-related malnutrition could see an average of 153 children die a day over the next two years if action was not taken immediately.
Good nutrition matters, she said. It is vital for children to thrive, grow, develop and reach their full potential. And it s also a matter of survival. Good food keeps children alive.
The report found that the pandemic-related malnutrition projected an average of 153 children would die a day over the next two years if action was not taken immediately.
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Global leaders commit more than US$3 billion to address hunger and nutrition crisis
New data projects more than 10 million additional children under 5 will suffer from malnutrition in next two years due to COVID-19; new commitments aim to reverse this trend
OTTAWA – The Governments of Canada and Bangladesh, in partnership with the Government of Japan, today hosted a virtual launch of the Nutrition for Growth Year of Action, setting in motion a year-long effort to address a global hunger and nutrition crisis that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The event featured more than US$3 billion in financing commitments or re-commitments from a range of stakeholders including the Government of Canada, the Government of Pakistan, World Vision International, UNICEF, and the World Bank. Additional strong policy commitments from Guatemala, Nigeria and Senegal were also highlighted.
Global leaders committed to address hunger and nutrition crisis
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The Governments of Canada and Bangladesh, in partnership with the Government of Japan, today hosted a virtual launch of the Nutrition for Growth Year of Action, setting in motion a year-long effort to address a global hunger and nutrition crisis that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The event featured more than USD3 billion in financing commitments or re-commitments from a range of stakeholders including the Government of Canada, the Government of Pakistan, World Vision International, UNICEF, and the World Bank. Additional strong policy commitments from Guatemala, Nigeria and Senegal were also highlighted.
Global leaders commit more than $US3 billion to address hunger and nutrition crisis
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New data projects more than 10 million additional children under 5 will suffer from malnutrition in next two years due to COVID-19; new commitments aim to reverse this trend
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The Governments of Canada and Bangladesh, in partnership with the Government of Japan, today hosted a virtual launch of the Nutrition for Growth Year of Action, setting in motion a year-long effort to address a global hunger and nutrition crisis that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The event featured more than US$3 billion in financing commitments or re-commitments from a range of stakeholders including the Government of Canada, the Government of Pakistan, World Vision International, UNICEF, and the World Bank. Additional strong policy commitments from Guatemala, Ken
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