Dr. Vandana Prasad, Principal Technical Advisor, Public Health Resource Society (PHRS), shared that while early marriage, anemia, and teenage pregnancy continue to be challenges — positive change is on the horizon 🌿✨

Ms. Shanuki de Alwis, Programme Director – #BleedGood Initiative, Selyn Foundation, Sri Lanka, spoke on “Adolescents, Access and Awakenings: Countering Period Poverty the Climate-Conscious Way.”

Dr. Ajay Kumar Khera, Country Representative, EngenderHealth India, New Delhi, spoke on “Accelerating SRHR and Gender in the Context of SDGs.” 🌍 He highlighted how malnutrition, gender nutrition gaps, and high prevalence of anemia reflect ongoing gender inequality.

Day 1 is now put to an end with a reflection of the day by Professor Aasha Kapur Mehta, Chairperson, Centre for Gender Studies, Institute for Human Development, New Delhi; and Ms. Meera Satpathy, Founder & Chairperson, Sukarya. #icphn2025

Session 4, Nutrition experts will explore how diets, food systems, and policy shape adolescent growth. Healthier diets today mean stronger, thriving adolescents tomorrow. #ICPHN2025 #AdolescentNutrition #FoodSystems #HealthyYouth #SukaryaImpact

Ms. Preetu Mishra, Nutrition Specialist, UNICEF India Country Office, New Delhi, spoke on “Tackling the Triple Burden of Malnutrition in India: Insights from the ‘Let’s Fix Our Food’ Consortium.” 🌿 She highlighted the global struggle of being both underweight and overweight.

Dr. Shweta Khandelwal, Vice President – Social & Economic Empowerment, IPE Global, New Delhi, spoke on “Bridging the Gaps: Advancing Preconception Nutrition from Research to Policy to Action.” 🌿 She emphasized the importance of translating research into real-world impact.

Our first session for Day 2, ended with a lot of discussion and great conclusions. Thanking all the speakers to be a part of the panel.

Ms. Mini Varghese, Country Director – India, Nutrition International, New Delhi, spoke on “Investing in Adolescent Girls’ Health and Nutrition in India through Effective Governance and Multi-Sectoral Action.” 🌿💫

Our Final Session 6 brings us to an end of our technical sessions for #ICPHN2025

A huge thank you to all our incredible speakers at #ICPHN2025! Your insights made this edition unforgettable. We're excited to welcome you again for #ICPHN2027 during Sept–Oct. Let’s keep the momentum going! #PublicHealth #Nutrition #Sukarya

Huge thanks to Gates Foundation India for being a knowledge & resource partner at #ICPHN2025! Your support helped elevate critical conversations in public health & nutrition. Here's to continued collaboration for healthier futures. #Sukarya #GlobalHealth #NutritionMatters #HealthEquity

Calling all tech innovators! Join hands with Sukarya to expand outreach, scale impact, and build a healthier future for adolescents worldwide. Your technology & innovation can drive real change. Let’s co-create solutions that matter. Gates Foundation India #TechForGood

On this #Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for every soul who stands with us, who believes that every child, deserves the chance to learn and dream. Your kindness fuels our mission. Your generosity opens doors that were once closed. eventbrite.com/e/197488068930… #FuelTheFuture #ThankYou

On this #Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for every soul who stands with us, who believes that every child, deserves the chance to learn and dream. Your kindness fuels our mission. Your generosity opens doors that were once closed. eventbrite.com/e/197488068930… #FuelTheFuture #ThankYou

Every child deserves the chance to learn and dream. Your kindness fuels our mission. Your generosity opens doors that were once closed. Please join us at our #FuelTheFuture campaign celebrating 10th year of #SukaryaUSA and #EducationOnWheels. eventbrite.com/e/197488068930… #ThankYou

Every child deserves the chance to learn and dream. Your kindness fuels our mission. Your generosity opens doors that were once closed. Please join us at our #FuelTheFuture campaign celebrating 10th year of #SukaryaUSA and #EducationOnWheels. eventbrite.com/e/197488068930… #ThankYou

Grateful to Gates Foundation India for telling Sukarya’s story — and the power of community transformation led by Meera from Sukarya #FuelTheFuture #SupportEducation #EmpowerCommunities #GenderEquality #MaternalHealth