David, Wardell
A new short film from WorldFish takes viewers on a journey across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa, showcasing how innovative approaches to aquatic foods are addressing malnutrition, empowering communities, and enhancing food systems.
Through research and development programs, WorldFish has piloted and scaled solutions like fresh fish, dried fish, and fish powder, creating critical connections between production systems and consumer wellbeing. From linking fish farmers to school meal programs in India and Timor Leste, to introducing fish-based products in Zambia and Myanmar, these initiatives demonstrate the potential of aquatic foods to deliver essential nourishment while also driving economic growth.
The video highlights the collaborative efforts with governments, private sector partners, and local communities to achieve these transformative outcomes. It showcases how partnerships at national and subnational levels have been instrumental in integrating fish into community feeding programs, reducing malnutrition, and creating sustainable livelihoods.
Investing in aquatic foods is not just about nutrition—it’s about building resilient food systems that support gender empowerment, youth inclusion, and small-scale enterprises. With every dollar invested in nutrition yielding a $23 return, the message is clear - aquatic foods as part of a nutrition investment can be a powerful driver of progress.