The Nutrition For Zero Hunger Program, In Collaboration With The United Nations World Food Program, Is Taking Its Nutrition Education And Food Assistance Efforts To Communities In Need In Guatemala.
Herbalife Nutrition’s Contribution Helped The UN World Food Program Reach More Than 62,000 Guatemalans With Critical Assistance, Continue To Strengthen Food Security And Nutrition In The Most Vulnerable Communities And Support Its Resilience And Capacity-Building Efforts.
Herbalife Empowers Guatemalan Communities
Almost Half Of The Population Of Guatemala Cannot Afford The Equivalent Cost Of What Is Provided In The Basic Food Basket Of The United Nations World Food Program, Including Vegetables, Produce And Vegetables Necessary To Meet Nutritional Requirements Of The Communities.
This Has Resulted In The Prevalence Of Stunting In Children Under Five Years Of Age, The Highest In Latin America And The Caribbean. A Recent Study Indicated That “Incomes Fell, Food Insecurity Doubled And Dietary Diversity Decreased” Due To The Effects Of The COVID-19 Lockdown On Food Security And Nutrition In Rural Households.
Natural Disasters Exacerbate These Problems. Guatemala Is Among The 10 Most Vulnerable Countries And Exposed To Natural Hazards In The Latin American And Caribbean Region.
In The Country’s Time Of Need, Herbalife Nutrition Made A Donation That Contributed To The Hurricane Eta Emergency Response Efforts In The Latin American Country And Allowed The UN World Food Program To Assist More Than 8,600 People For 60 Days.
Initial Support To Communities Was Provided Through Food Rations, Both Cooked Meals Provided To Evacuees In Shelters And Cold Rations Delivered Once People Returned Home. The Homemade Rations Lasted Between 1 And 2 Months, Depending On The Level Of Damage In The Affected Community.
Heading 2: Herbalife Nutrition Forms Food Aid Partnerships in Guatemala.
