Protecting South Africa’s future in the first 1,000 days.
Our Mission
Nutrition today. Potential for a lifetime.
Raise a Life. Raise a Nation. is a national preventive nutrition initiative dedicated to eradicating childhood stunting across vulnerable communities in South Africa. By intervening during the critical first 1,000 days of life, we provide the foundational nutritional support that children need to thrive physically and cognitively. Our focus is children aged six to 23 months, when the right nutritional intervention can help protect healthy growth and development and strengthen the foundations of a child’s future.
Why preventative nutrition matters
Stunting can’t be cured. But it can be prevented.
Childhood stunting is more than a health challenge. It can affect brain development, learning capacity, health and future earning potential — holding back children, communities and the nation.
1 in 4
Children affected
Roughly one in four children under five in South Africa suffers from stunting.
2–3%
Economic impact
Childhood undernutrition is estimated to cost South Africa 2–3% of its annual GDP.
1,000
Days of opportunity
The early-life window from pregnancy to a child’s second birthday is critical for development.
How the Programme Works
A focused intervention, built to reach children where it matters most.
01
Targeted Delivery
Lipid-based nutrient supplements, medium quantity (LNS-MQ), are provided directly to children aged six to 23 months in high-need communities.
02
Robust Distribution
Established logistics and Early Childhood Development channels help ensure reliable, transparent delivery through trusted community infrastructure.
03
Outcome Measurement
Pilot cohorts and partner ECD centres are continuously monitored to track delivery, compliance and key child health markers.
Our Governance & Structure
Built for accountability. Designed for scale.
Raise a Life. Raise a Nation. brings together specialised nutritional manufacturing expertise and established supply-chain infrastructure to deliver a scalable, accountable intervention model.
1 in 4
Children affected
Roughly one in four children under five in South Africa suffers from stunting.
2–3%
Economic impact
Childhood undernutrition is estimated to cost South Africa 2–3% of its annual GDP.
1,000
Days of opportunity
The early-life window from pregnancy to a child’s second birthday is critical for development.
Every child deserves the chance to grow, learn and thrive.
The first 1,000 days are a window of opportunity. Together, we can help protect the potential of South Africa’s next generation.