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World: Global Annual Results Report 2025: Goal Area 1(volume II) - Every child survives and thrives: Child nutrition and development
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by UN Children's Fund , ReliefWeb
· July 21, 2026
· 2 min read
. Highlights This Global Annual Results Report on Goal Area 1 of the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2022–2025 presents results on child nutrition and development. The overall aim of this work is to ensure that every child, including every adolescent, survives and thrives with access to a nutritious and diver
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Key takeaway UNICEF’s efforts to advance these outcomes supports achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly 2 and 3.
Why this matters
The UNICEF Strategic Plan's achievement of its targets for child nutrition and development in 2025 is notable given the numerous global threats that jeopardized these outcomes. The fact that 423 million children under 5 years of age and their caregivers were reached with policies and services for the prevention of malnutrition, exceeding the target of 300 million, demonstrates the organization's ability to adapt and respond to challenges. The significant increase in the number of children screened for wasting, from 154.4 million in 2021 to 255.3 million in 2025, also highlights the effectiveness of UNICEF's efforts to strengthen national systems and deliver essential services. These results have implications for the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 3, and will likely inform the development of future strategic plans. The success of these initiatives will be crucial in addressing the ongoing challenges of child nutrition and development, particularly in the face of rising food prices, conflict, and climate crises.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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