Programs

Our Program Activities

Global Action forms partnerships with implementing organizations in developing countries to distrubute point-of-use micronutrient supplements. Global Action procures product, facilitates distribution, provides education to health staff on micronutrient deficiencies and training on product use, and monitors and evaluates impact of effectiveness and product acceptability of household interventions.

Micronutrient Food Fortification Program

Global Action distributes Sprinkles Plus™ multiple micronutrient supplement that is sprinkled onto home-cooked foods. Sprinkles Plus™ is packaged in a single dose sachet that contains the recommended daily allowance of essential vitamin and minerals for children. Micronutrient home fortification is an innovative way to address micronutrient malnutrition in vulnerable populations. Home fortification is a unique delivery system enabling families to fortify foods in the home.

For more information on Sprinkles, visit the Sprinkles Global Health Initiative website.