Paris: As the founder of the African Leaders for Nutrition Champion and Chairperson of the Board of YADAM Foundation, Demeke Mekonnen, former Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, participated in the main and side events of Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Paris 2025 Summit.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, the Summit was held in Paris from March 26-28, 2025. In a side event showcasing the progress of the SEQOTA Declaration from the N4G Summit in Tokyo to Paris, Demeke highlighted the importance of addressing stunting among children under two years to unlock human potential and foster productive citizens in Africa.
Demeke reiterated the YADAM Foundation’s commitment to contributing to the N4G goals by advocating for nutrition to become a priority among political decision-makers, financers, and donors.
On the margins of the N4G summit, Demeke met with various dignitaries and international partners, including the African Union Nutrition Champion HM Letsie III, King of Lesotho, and UN Assistance Secretary-General for the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN), Afshan Kahn.