This Headlines version summarises the Nutrition Dialogues: Global Synthesis report

Children and youth urged leaders to tackle global malnutrition at the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris, highlighting the need for urgent action and meaningful involvement.

World Vision and the SDG2 Advocacy Hub spoke with key stakeholders at global and national levels to uncover barriers to long-term, predictable, and accountable donor investment – and explore bold solutions.

In the week that Paris hosts the Nutrition for Growth Summit, Andrea Kaufmann reflects on the unique and essential role that local faith communities play in addressing hunger and malnutrition

In many communities across Zambia, expectant mothers face an uphill battle in accessing the essential nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy. Traditional antenatal care has long relied on iron and folic acid (IFA) supplements, but coverage gaps, sociocultural barriers, and adherence challenges have limited their effectiveness. This has left many pregnant and postpartum women vulnerable to micronutrient deficiencies, which can lead to complications such as anemia, low birth weight, and even maternal mortality.

A summary of World Vision's commitments at the Nutrition for Growth Summit, held in Paris in March 2025

The is a child-friendly version of the Nutrition Dialogues: Global Synthesis

Through a World Vision supported water system, learners at a school in Ntondozi, Eswatini longer go a day without food. There is a reliable supply of water, ensuring the school is able to prepare meals everyday.

Pyae’s story reveals the struggles of Myanmar families facing poverty and malnutrition, highlighting the positive impact of community support and the need for ongoing nutrition efforts.

The humanitarian agencies’ commitment to the Nutrition for Growth Summit means 3.2 million children each year to 2030 will have better access to nutrition.