by Shelley Lasker | Nov 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
When children do not get enough iron in their food, the results are heartbreaking. They are slower to acquire language, struggle with short-term memory, have poor attention spans and ultimately do less well at school. “They can never live up to their full physical and...
by Shelley Lasker | Sep 19, 2022 | Events
This year’s theme is “Leave No One Behind”. In honour of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) special day Biscid invites you to remember the people in your community who are hungry. Do what you can, where you can. No matter how small your actions...
by Shelley Lasker | Sep 19, 2022 | Projects
The “Last Mile” in international development terms, is the last stretch needed to reach often isolated communities. All too often it involves getting to villages without paved roads, little access to communication and poor infrastructure. In Sub Saharan Africa 80% of...
by Shelley Lasker | Sep 19, 2022 | Health
In 2021, there were 38.4 million people living with HIV. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for two-thirds of all HIV infections globally. Gender inequality and discrimination robs women and girls of their fundamental human rights, including the right to education, health...
When children do not get enough iron in their food, the results are heartbreaking. They […]
This year’s theme is “Leave No One Behind”. In honour of the United Nations Food […]
The “Last Mile” in international development terms, is the last stretch needed to reach often […]
In 2021, there were 38.4 million people living with HIV. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for two-thirds […]