Sponsors & Sponsorship Opportunities
The Micronutrient Forum Secretariat and the Local Organizing Committee gratefully acknowledge the contributions of the following organizations:
Platinum Level Sponsors
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
USAID is an independent federal government agency with headquarters in Washington D.C. and over 80 field offices around the world. USAID furthers U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting economic growth, agriculture, and trade; global health; and democracy, conflict prevention, and humanitarian assistance. In global health, USAID focuses on improving maternal and child health and nutrition; advancing reproductive health programs; and reducing the burden of infectious diseases. For more information please visit www.usaid.gov.
Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention—Food Fortification Office
The Food Fortification Office (FFO) is responsible for implementing the national nutrition improvement project under the leadership of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese CDC). The functions of this office include organizing and demonstrating scientific research, implementing national food fortification projects, drafting national food fortification strategy, and improving public health status alongside national economic development. The FFO was the major executive agent of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)-supported project “The application of NaFeEDTA Fortified Soy Sauce in the control of iron deficiency in China” since 2003 and conducted the national program for fortified flour in Gansu province, an infant’s complementary food fortification project, and the comprehensive nutrition intervention project in schools for migrant worker schools. For more information please visit www.cdc-ffo.cn.
International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Focal Point in China
ILSI Focal Point in China was established in 1993 in close collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine (currently the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention). The first director was Mme. Chen Chunming, and the current Director is Dr. Junshi Chen. ILSI Focal Point in China serves as a bridge to link government, academia, and industry with scientific communication. ILSI Focal Point in China promotes the exchange of scientific information in nutrition, toxicology, and food and environment safety between Chinese scientists, government regulators, and their international counterparts. For more information please visit china.ilsi.org.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protects people’s health and safety by preventing and controlling diseases and injuries; enhances health decisions by providing credible information on critical health issues; and promotes healthy living through strong partnerships with local, national and international organizations.
SIGHT AND LIFE
A humanitarian initiative for better nutrition, health and wellbeing
SIGHT AND LIFE is a humanitarian initiative of DSM Nutritional Products covering a wide range of activities in cooperation with global and local partners and collaboration with leading universities. To ensure a sustainable and significant improvement in human nutrition and health, SIGHT AND LIFE encourages partnerships and the generation and exchange of scientific information and the formation of networks. For more information please visit www.sightandlife.org.
Amway (China) Co., Limited
Amway (China) Co., Limited (ACCL) is a large-scale, U.S.-invested manufacturing and distribution company with 6,000 employees in various facilities across the country. Nutrilite is the nutrient supplement brand under Amway with 75 years of history. Business aside, ACCL gives back to society generously, and implements its corporate social responsibility focusing on health improvement, child care, environmental protection, and volunteer service. ACCL is active in promoting exchange and cooperation between the world’s leading research institutes in nutrition and health, and Chinese institutions. In addition ACCL is also a leader in improving the adoption and application of the latest science and research results in China. For more information please visit www.amway.com.cn and www.nutrilite.com.
Gold Level Sponsors
Silver Level Sponsors
