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By Jong-Jin Kim, Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Despite women's significant contributions to our agrifood systems in the Asia-Pacific region, women continue to face persistent obstacles, including limited access to resources, services, and discriminatory practices all along the food value chain. As...

Daw Aye Aye Myint, a mother from Magway Region, once knew little about nutrition. Like many mothers in her community, she wanted the best for her family but lacked access to the right knowledge and resources of nutrition. Her journey of change began when she joined the Mother-to-Mother Support Groups (MtMSGs),...

Women are actively involved in various agricultural activities in general in Myanmar and in particular in Central Dry Zone and their contributions to agriculture are of significant importance for ensuring local food security and nutrition. If on one hand, they have a vital role at the pre-harvest management stage then...

In the heart of a village, a remarkable transformation is taking place—one that exemplifies the power of education, persistence, and community support in reshaping dietary habits and improving the health and nutrition of families. At the forefront of this change stands Daw Aye Khin, a dedicated mother who embarked on...

The journey of motherhood is not always easy, especially when it comes to ensuring the health of both the mother and the child. For Daw Zin Mar Win, a 25-year-old mother from Yae Ngan Village in the Natmauk Township, the Central Dry Zone in Myanmar, the worries about her pregnancy...