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

An estimated 343 million people are facing acute levels of food insecurity in 74 countries, across the world1. Out of these, nearly 45 million people are in ‘emergency’ or worse levels of hunger.

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.

This Headlines version summarises the Nutrition Dialogues: Global Synthesis report

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

World Vision surveyed 268 health facilities in low-resource settings in 9 countries to assess delivery of Essential Nutrition Actions to improve maternal and child health and nutrition outcomes.

World Vision report that looks at how long it takes for families around the world to be able to afford basic food supplies.

As the world engages in the Nutrition for Growth summit, Diane Baik considers how local, food-based approaches empower families and provide sustainable solutions.

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

This advocacy brief presents key findings and evidence-based recommendations to strengthen health systems for delivery of essential nutrition actions.