insert_link Namibia EXCLUSIVE: Namibia’s Path to Nourishment: Insights from Ben Schernick on Aili Angula’s Proposal In the realm of nutrition and food security, every initiative counts. As Namibia grapples with issues of malnutrition and food insecurity, the proposal put forth by Aili Angula, a presidential candidate, has sparked significant interest and debate. Ben Schernick, Director of the Namibia Nutrition and Food Alliance, shares his insights on Angula's suggestion for a universal basic income grant and its potential impact on the nation's well-being. Schernick, speaking […] todayMay 8, 2024 42
insert_link Namibia Nutrition Alliance Director Urges Collaboration with Government for Effective Intervention Ben Schernick, the director of the Nutrition And Food Alliance of Namibia, emphasizes the importance of supporting or collaborating with the government to implement nutrition interventions effectively. He stresses the need to bring together various sectors including health, education, agriculture, social protection, and gender to address nutrition challenges comprehensively. todayMay 6, 2024 20
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Exploring the Nutrition Landscape: Insights from the Kenya Scaling Up Nutrition Event by Ben Schernick Ben Schernick, Director of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, recently participated in a significant regional gathering in Kenya. This event brought together various civil society alliances from across Eastern and Southern Africa to delve into issues surrounding nutrition under the umbrella of the Scaling Up Nutrition movement. Namibia has been a member of the Scaling Up Nutrition initiative since 2011, joining forces with around 65 other […] todayApril 18, 2024 105
insert_link Namibia Namibian Nutrition Advocate Engages at Regional Nutrition Summit Ben Schernick, head of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, was a notable participant in the recent "Scaling Up Nutrition Initiative" held in Kenya. The gathering convened civil society alliances from Eastern and Southern Africa to address nutrition challenges within the framework of the Scaling Up Nutrition movement. Below is an update from the director himself. todayApril 18, 2024 26
insert_link Health / Medical EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The Economic Toll of Stunting: Insights from Ben Schernick, Director at the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia Ben Schernick, Director at the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, shed light on the economic impact of stunting in the country. The discussion was framed within the context of the Cost of Hunger in Africa (COHA) study conducted between 2021 and 2022, revealing alarming insights into the consequences of malnutrition, particularly undernutrition, on Namibia's learners, human development, and economy. COHA Study: A Deep Dive into Namibia's Stunting […] todayMarch 12, 2024 42
insert_link Namibia Director of Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia Explores Economic Impact of Youth Unemployment-Induced Malnutrition In an exploration of the consequences of youth unemployment, the unfortunate link to child hunger has surfaced as a critical concern. We interviewed Ben Schernick, the Director at the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, seeking to quantify the economic impact of malnutrition on the country. todayMarch 11, 2024 29
