Nutrition is a foundation for development and prosperity, contributing to eradicating poverty, fostering economic growth, empowering women, improving the health of individuals and communities, and saving lives. For more than 60 years, USAID has been a global leader in nutrition and has addressed the causes and devastating effects of malnutrition by supporting countries to empower people with the skills, tools, and resources to improve their families’ health, diets, and nutrition – especially early in life when it matters most.