Stunting is a silent epidemic that affects a quarter of South African children under the age of five. Caused by persistent under-nutrition, it hampers children’s cognitive and physical development, preventing them from reaching their full potential. A national campaign called Grow Great hopes to significantly reduce the occurrence of this preventable condition. This brief explores the challenges involved and lessons learned through the campaign’s drive to bring South Africa closer to a stunting-free future.
Download the Zero Stunting – Grow Great learning brief here or page through it in ISSUU below – choose full-screen mode [ ] for a better reading experience. You can download the full Hands-on Learning publication (Issue 16) here.