1 in 9 people globally suffer from chronic undernourishment
[FAO of UN]
Childhood stunting affects more than 147 million pre-schoolers in developing countries.
[SCN’s World Nutrition Situation 5th report]
The majority of the world’s poor rely on raising livestock for their day-to-day living.
Poultry in particular are ‘petty cash on legs’. Their health is integral to poverty alleviation and food security.
Newcastle disease (ND) is a major constraint to village poultry production in Africa and Asia. It is a significant and constant threat to household food security.
We are pioneering an effective way to treat malnutrition in smallholder farmers through the use of a vaccine that protects poultry from Newcastle disease.
In many countries poultry are owned and managed by the most vulnerable community members – women and children.
Empowering women in agriculture improves livelihoods and nutrition outcomes.
