Child Nutrition Fund

Mother and child in Lao PDR

The Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) is revolutionizing how we address undernutrition in children and women. 

Our innovative three-window financing approach coordinates global investments, doubles domestic contributions, and strengthens local supply chains to ensure sustainable access to essential nutrition.

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Supporting global efforts to reach 320 million children and women annually by 2030 through the:
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"At the heart of the CNF lies an unwavering commitment: that every child and woman should have access to the nutrition they need to grow, develop and thrive. This mission is grounded in evidence, equity and efficiency. We know what works – and through the CNF, we are scaling those proven interventions with purpose and precision."
Catherine Russell, Executive Director, UNICEF

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CNF 'Match Challenge'

A groundbreaking financing initiative to turn US$500 million into US$1 billion – all to reach the most vulnerable children and women in countries around the world.

Mother and child from Malaysia

CNF 2025 Annual Report

Discover how the CNF delivered results for children and women in 2025, mobilizing financing to expand access for nutrition services and supplies in high-need countries.

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CNF 2025 Annual Report

Speed and scale to end undernutrition

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Sustaining treatment in a growing crisis

Ensuring uninterrupted access to life-saving nutrition services for children in the face of famine risk and conflict

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Delivering nutrition where it matters most

Expanding access to treatment and services in the hardest-to-reach communities of Afghanistan

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Prevention at the heart of progress in Burkina Faso

How match financing is supporting the rollout of home fortification using SQ-LNS

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