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Global Nutrition Funding Faces Crisis Amid Major Cuts

4/15/2025

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In 2024, global nutrition funding is in jeopardy as the U.S. and European nations cut back, threatening vital programs for malnourished children. Despite a $27 billion pledge at the Nutrition for Growth summit in Paris, history shows past promises often went unfulfilled. Meanwhile, U.S. peanut paste manufacturers face halted contracts, endangering millions reliant on their lifesaving products.

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Story summary

In 2024, global nutrition funding is in jeopardy as the U.S. and European nations cut back, threatening vital programs for malnourished children. Despite a $27 billion pledge at the Nutrition for Growth summit in Paris, history shows past promises often went unfulfilled. Meanwhile, U.S. peanut paste manufacturers face halted contracts, endangering millions reliant on their lifesaving products.