When a girl child is given equitable opportunities and proper skills, she can explore new horizons and unlock her true potential. The Good Harvest School—India’s first English-medium agricultural school creates a space for that and more. This school is breaking traditions with a curriculum focused on sustainable farming practices and hands-on learning. But that’s not all. Watch the video to discover how the school is empowering girls to find their voices. The Better India #InternationalDayofTheGirlChild #DayOfTheGirl #WomenEmpowerment
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According to UN inter-agency estimations, the global maternal mortality ratio (MMR) declined by 34 percent – from 339 deaths to 223 deaths per 100,000 live births from 2000 to 2020. Although this marks a substantive reduction, progress is still far from the annual rate required to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of 70 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030. The factors that cause maternal mortality and more broadly those that influence and affect maternal health are diverse and intertwined. Maternal health is affected by things such as timely access to quality health services, nutrition, immunization, and socioeconomic status. They also include, crucially, a woman's awareness of and access to family planning. This is because when women access family planning, they gain information on whether and when they want to have children. They are empowered not only with the right information about products and processes but also gain the agency to plan for safe pregnancies and childbirths and appropriate spacing between children. In the latest issue of Aksha, we take a closer look at why comprehensive family planning policies and practices are crucial for improving maternal health outcomes. We discuss how access to contraceptives, proper spacing, and informed reproductive choices can save lives while creating a healthier future for women and their families. India has had a longstanding commitment to family planning since the 1950s when it became one of the first countries in the world to introduce a national program. The issue spotlights various adaptations the program has made over the decades to better reflect women’s changing needs including most recently the adoption of the lifecycle approach-based Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health strategy. Evidence from the ground proves that when countries adopt multi-pronged, interconnected, and rights-based approaches toward family planning, it leads to better health outcomes not only for mothers but also paves the way for more secure futures for their children. Find out more by reading the full piece here: https://bit.ly/3TN5n7q #FamilyPlanning #MaternalHealth #Aksha
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Innovative solutions can play a significant role in ensuring that wholesome and filling food is present on everyone's plate. Read the 2024 Goalkeepers Report to learn more about the impact of nutrition: https://lnkd.in/gtGHEBxc #Goalkeepers2030 Soumya Swaminathan
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Simple innovations in nutrition have the power to save lives and improve well-being. Read the 2024 Goalkeepers Report to learn more about how quality nutrition is being made more accessible: https://lnkd.in/gQKX5H9J #Goalkeepers2030
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How important is eating the right food, really? According to the 2024 Goalkeepers Report, nutrition has the power to end the cycle of poverty and build stronger nations. Watch Ranveer Brar, renowned Indian chef, restaurateur and actor, in conversation with Susan Byrnes, Chief Communication Officer at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as they take a walk in Central Park, NYC and try to put all the pieces of this puzzle together. Read the 2024 Goalkeepers Report here: https://lnkd.in/gtGHEBxc #Goalkeepers2030
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Maternal mortality rates have shown encouraging progress, decreasing from 151 per 100,000 live births in 2022 to 139 in 2023. As we continue striving toward our 2030 SDG Target 3.1 for further reduction, we remain fully committed to advancing maternal health. Read more about it in the Goalkeepers 2024 report: https://lnkd.in/gQKX5H9J #Goalkeepers2030
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Farheen, a voice for change from Haryana, began her empowerment journey the day she stepped into a community radio studio. She honed her skills there, became a radio producer, and gained global recognition. Read more to discover her inspiring story and learn how community radio can spark meaningful conversations about gender inclusion and challenge deep-rooted stereotypes. https://lnkd.in/g6vk574S #WomenEmpowerment #ViksitBharat #CommunityRadio Hindustan Times Pooja Sehgal Archana Kapoor
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A comprehensive approach to maternal nutrition serves as a cornerstone, fostering the baby’s overall growth and development. Read the 2024 Goalkeepers Report to learn more about the impact of nutrition: https://lnkd.in/g3dcGPqc #Goalkeepers2030
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Access to good quality and nutritious food can accelerate progress within communities. Our co-chair, #BillGates, encourages dedicated efforts toward bringing healthy food to all. Read the Goalkeepers Report 2024 to learn more about the impact of nutrition: https://lnkd.in/gtGHEBxc #Goalkeepers2030