Hands-on Learning Issue 34
Through the Hands-on Learning publication, we hope to play a helpful role in synthesising information from innovators and implementers in civil society, supporting them to share what they have learnt so that others can draw from and build on their experiences. The long and short of stunting in South Africa: Why understanding the problem is […]
Learning Brief – Making the most of a good start: How to help families get all the nutrients they need
Even the best-targeted interventions in the first 1 000 days rest on something more basic — families being able to get nutritious food onto the plate, day after day. And this is where many households hit a wall. The nutrient-dense diets young children need, with enough protein and all the vitamins and minerals for healthy […]
Learning Brief – Preventing stunting starts in the womb: Why investing in the first 1 000 days of a child’s life is the best time to nip stunting in the bud
Given the urgency with which South Africa has to deal with the massive crisis of stunting, it’s important to focus strategically on interventions that can quickly lower stunting rates, such as those specifically targeting children’s nutrition status in early life. Starting in the first 1 000 days of a child’s life — the period from […]
Learning Brief – The long and short of stunting in South Africa: Why understanding the problem is important for policy change
Over a quarter of under-fives in South Africa are too short for their age — and the figure has been hovering around the same level for about three decades. But stunting is more than a growth problem; it’s also a developmental challenge. In February 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa opened a critical window to kickstart real […]