Posts by Yashika Kapoor
Action Against Stunting Hub at Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
UKRI GCRF Action Against Stunting Hub, in collaboration with partner Science Made Simple (SMS), participated in the Summer Science Exhibition hosted by the Royal Society, showcasing the hub’s work combating childhood stunting. The exhibition was open to members of the public. The exhibit set up by the SMS team comprised interactive activities that instilled in…
Read MoreConnected Dialogue Series: Episode 1 Equity & Context in Policymaking for Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
An insightful online event on Wed Aug 2, 2023, at 14:00 GMT+0100 (British Summer Time), discussing the intersection of equity, context, and policymaking in addressing child stunting through WASH initiatives. This episode aims to foster a dynamic conversation between research and practice aspects of WASH interventions affecting child health and development. Equitable access to clean…
Read MoreIntergenerational effects of child marriage on childhood stunting
Join us for an insightful online event on Thu, Jul 27 2023, at 14:00 GMT+0100 (British Summer Time), as we delve into the intergenerational effects of child marriage on childhood stunting. This event aims to shed light on the long-lasting consequences of child marriage, particularly its impact on childhood growth and development. Experts from various…
Read MoreAction Against Stunting Hub at UK Parliament
UKRI GCRF Action Against Stunting Hub hosted a four-day exhibition in the Upper Waiting Hall, the UK Parliament, from June 19 to June 22. It showcased the hub’s groundbreaking work on childhood stunting and the collaborative approach adopted across three hub countries, India, Indonesia, and Senegal. Childhood stunting is a severe public health concern, affecting…
Read MorePodcast: What is ‘stunting’ and why should we act?
An episode from the podcast series Research for the Real World hosted by UCL featured Professor Lynn Ang and Dr Jessica Massonie, two IOE members involved in the ‘Action Against Stunting’ project. The episode discussed their role in profiling children’s early development and early years environments in India, Indonesia, and Senegal. Research for the Real…
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