Raise a Life. Raise a Nation.<\/p>\n
Stunting is one of the most serious issues inhibiting South Africa\u2019s future prosperity. Yet very few people know what it means.<\/p>\n
At the end of this month, Compact Food Solutions (CFS) will be going out to three key Western Cape malls: Canal Walk, Tygervalley and Cavendish Square to spread the word and raise awareness of what stunting is and what can be done to tackle it.<\/p>\n
Childhood stunting is defined as being too short for one\u2019s age. Against the World Health Organisation\u2019s Child Growth Standard, stunted children are two standard deviations below the median \u2013 basically, they can be up to 15cms shorter than they should be. Stunted children may have lost up to 40% of their potential brain development in the first three years of their life. They are more likely to get sick and die from common illnesses.<\/p>\n
According to the 2016\/2024 SADHS and UNICEF report, one in four children in South Africa is stunted. This is largely due to a lack of essential proteins and minerals during the first 1,000 days of life. The damage caused by stunting is irreversible \u2014 which is why prevention is so critical.<\/p>\n
\u201cUrgent action is needed because this is a national loss. When children\u2019s bodies and brains are impaired for life, their ability to grow into happier, more productive adults who contribute to society is reduced. A simple, low-cost solution is to distribute nutritional supplements in sachet form through NGO networks to early childhood development centres; this can make a real difference.\u201d Jenny Martin, Managing Director at Compact Food Solutions<\/p>\n
You can make a contribution to breaking the cycle. Look out for the Compact Food Solutions stands and ambassadors at a mall near you:<\/p>\n
Canal Walk \u2013 Wednesday, 29 October 2025 \u2013 Sunday, 02 November 2025<\/p>\n
Tyger Valley \u2013 Wednesday, 29 October 2025 \u2013 Sunday, 02 November 2025<\/p>\n
Cavendish Square \u2013 Wednesday, 29 October 2025 \u2013 Sunday, 02 November 2025<\/p>\n
Find out how a small gesture on your part can have resounding positive results.<\/p>\n
Raise a Life. Raise a Nation.<\/p>\n
For more information, contact:<\/p>\n
Microsite: https:\/\/www.raisealife.co.za\/
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