The Scaling Up Nutrition

Movement in Yemen

  • SUN Yemen is a movement which brings all stakeholders and partners in the humanitarian and development together, Under the leadership of the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, to work together towards the common goal of a Yemen free from all forms of malnutrition.
  • Members of the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement in Yemen (SUN Yemen) are working to strengthen institutional and programmatic integration in order to eliminate malnutrition in all its forms in Yemen
  • In order to create an enabling environment and enhance integration between line-ministries/executive actors, donors, development partners and technical partners, SUN Yemen was established to undertake support and coordination tasks for sectoral plans and activities based on the role of relevant parties.
  • Ensure coordination and provision of technical support, and update relevant sectoral policies, laws and regulations of relevant sectors.
  • Access to health, sanitation and clean water services.
  • Providing quality care for mothers and children and supporting mothers regarding proper child feeding practices
  • Access to affordable and nutritious food throughout the ye

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Events

SUN Policies

2012

Policy formulation

Policy formulation and cross-sectoral coordination will facilitate the creation of an enabling environment for improved coordination on nutrition programs among line ministries, other government institutions, NGOs and donors and advocate for resource mobilization from government and development partners. In addition, advocating on nutrition issues, updating the Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Action Plan (MSNAP) based on changing needs, supporting implementing partners in formulating the necessary guidance, developing and updating periodic action plans at the national level, as well as monitoring and evaluation activities.

From a technical standpoint

From a technical standpoint, SUN Yemen ensures coordination with the relevant authorities through the Steering Committee and the Technical Team, which includes all the relevant authorities (the Ministry of Public Health and Population, the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Fisheries Wealth, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Water and Environment, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Information, and the Ministry of Culture, in addition to representatives

SUN Strategy 3.0 (2021-2025)

  • Strengthen and sustain strong policy and advocacy to position nutrition outcomes
  • Develop and align shared country priorities for action.
  • Build and strengthen country capacity through strengthened technical assistance and knowledge management.
  • Ensure SUN governance promotes country leadership and government responsibilities, aligns resources and strengthens mutual accountabilities

The contribution of sectors
to raise the level of nutrition

Partners of SUN Yemen