Archive

Jun 26 2023
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Video
Backing Better Nutrition in African Schools
We’re making #bigbets on expanding good food to maximize nutrition for people around the world. Watch to learn more about the impact of expanding school meals and switching to fortified whole grains for school children in Africa.
May 18 2023
Perspective
On the Frontlines: Fighting Climate Change
Cyclone Freddy was the longest-lasting tropical cyclone ever recorded. It pummeled Malawi, where the president declared a state of emergency. This five-part series shows part of what happened next.
May 18 2023
Perspective
A Historic Storm Shatters Lives
Superlatives are necessary when talking about Freddy, the longest-lasting tropical cyclone ever recorded anywhere in the world.
May 18 2023
Perspective
Entering the Storm Zone
From Lilongwe, I travel five hours by road to Malawi’s commercial hub, Blantyre, which was battered by the intense winds and rain that accompanied Freddy and caused catastrophic flash floods.
May 18 2023
Perspective
Life is Not Yet Returning to Normal
The coordination meetings are underway. Those of us who have never met before are getting to know one another even as we assess the situation here in Malawi.
May 18 2023
Perspective
My Mission, Drawing to a Close, Has Just Begun
Today was one of the best days of my mission. I held a one-day training with 18 local community-based organizations—the real foot soldiers—around community feedback mechanisms.