The Seqota Declaration (SD) is a 15-year (2016–2030) high-level commitment by the Ethiopian government to end child stunting (under two years) by 2030. It is a multi-sectoral initiative focusing on nutrition-specific and sensitive interventions across health, agriculture, and water sectors, aiming to reach millions of children.

The dawn over the highlands of northern Ethiopia did not just bring light; it brought the promise of a new harvest.

Abebe stood on the terraced slopes of his farm, his hand resting on the shoulder of his three-year-old son, Dawit. A few years ago, the silence in their household had been heavy. Dawit had been small for his age, his growth stunted by the silent thief of malnutrition—a challenge that had plagued their community for generations.