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Tags: Colombia, Community Development, Dominican Republic, Food Security, Mexico
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on food security in Latin America
On the ground, local organizations are taking action every day to combat malnutrition. But their efforts go far beyond helping their communities access nutritious food.
To illustrate the creative solutions that grassroots groups are developing and deploying with support from international funders, AQ spotlights four organizations participating in the Citi Foundation’s Global Innovation Challenge.
Moving the Needle on Food Insecurity
Philanthropy can catalyze innovation, allowing leaders to help their communities navigate the food crisis, writes the Citi Foundation’s president.
Solving Latin America’s “Food Paradox”
The region’s agriculture exports are booming, but food insecurity is higher than a decade ago. What can be done?
Latin America’s Food Paradox in Numbers
The region is the world’s biggest net exporter of food, but faces big challenges feeding its own people.Like what you've read? Subscribe to AQ for more.
Any opinions expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect those of Americas Quarterly or its publishers.
