The MDG-F is helping to combat an alarming increase in malnutrition in two southeastern regions of Mauritania, where 40% of children are moderately to severely malnourished.

Group cites political change as opportunity to set minimum age for marriage at 18.

For decades, farmers like Mr. Ma grew spring rapeseed, but climate change has forced them to abandon the practice. The MDG-F is introducing crops and techniques to help growers adapt to the new weather patterns.