Hirdya Bhabandi’s life is a story of strength, perseverance, and transformation. Left to raise two children on her own after her husband abandoned the family, Hirdya was no stranger to hardship.
Hirdya Bhabandi: Growing Dignity and Hope with Zinc Wheat Read Post »
At Kito Secondary School in Ringa, Tanzania, lunchtime is more than just a break in the school day—it’s a critical moment for nourishing young minds and building a healthier generation.
How Biofortified Crops Are Transforming Meals Time at Kito Secondary School Read Post »
Shobha Rai, a dedicated wheat farmer from Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, exemplifies how integrating biofortified crops offer dual benefits, enhancing both nutrition and income.
Biofortified Zinc Wheat Transforming Lives and Livelihoods Read Post »
Like many smallholder farmers, Sudha Kumari’s agricultural journey started with traditional crops, primarily paddy, on her one-acre farm in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh.
Empowering Women and Fighting Malnutrition with Biofortified Crops Read Post »
Thought leaders from CGIAR centers, national research programs, and the private sector converged to explore biofortification’s potential as a game-changing solution to address malnutrition.
In a significant acknowledgment of grassroot innovation, the Women & Child Development Department of the Government of Rajasthan, India, recognized the Nutri Pathshala Initiative as one of the state’s key achievements in improving nutrition outcomes in 2024.
In the rural communities, women are the backbone of agricultural workforce, yet they often remain at the margins of decision-making and technology adoption.
Soil Sakhis: Women Agripreneurs Driving Change in Agriculture Read Post »
Across Pakistan, millions of children suffer silently from malnutrition, particularly from zinc and iron deficiencies, which result in stunted growth, weakened immune systems, and reduced cognitive development.
Biofortified wheat transforming lives of school children in rural Pakistan Read Post »
Between October 2024 and January 2025, a field trial was conducted to evaluate Zinatra’s impact on rice production. The results showed a 20 percent increase in rice yields.
Hafsa Khatun could hardly believe her ears when her name was announced as the final winner of the Nutri-Champ cooking competition.
A Festival of Flavor and Nutrition: Nutri-Champ Lights Up Chatmohar Girls’ High School Read Post »
