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2019 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Smarter Futures partnership in which Nouryon collaborates with the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IF), Helen Keller International (HKI), and the Food Fortification Initiative (FFI) to improve and increase availability of fortified wheat, maize flour and rice that meets quality and nutrition standards in Africa.

IFGPI has started a new programme to engage IF members in prevention initiatives. The first prevention clinic has proved to be a great success!

Researchers at the Sunnybrook Research Institute in Canada have created a survey on pregnancy complications and outcomes in women with spina bifida.

The World Folic Acid Awareness Week is approaching and we need your help to spread the message! Click for more information about what you can do and take a look at our toolkit for the WFAAW.

On December 4th, we will take part in an interactive webinar organized by the Folate Task Team focused on improved nutrition and how it can reduce the risk of neural tube defects. Click for more information and to register for the webinar!

On Sunday, October 28th the IF Global Prevention Initiative (IFGPI) celebrates its second anniversary. Read the full press release to know more about IFGPI activity so far!