What is Sanuteam?
Sanuteam is a social enterprise on a mission to tackle one of Latin America’s toughest challenges: malnutrition. Focused on providing access to effective solutions for preventing and treating severe and moderate acute malnutrition, Sanuteam offers a range of nutritional products like F75, F-100, FTLC, Plumpy’Nut®, and micronutrient-rich supplements such as Plumpy’Doz™ and Enov’Nutributter®+. For pregnant and lactating mothers, they provide specialized products like Plumpy’Mum™ and Enov’Mum™. It’s all about giving vulnerable populations the tools they need to thrive.
Main Benefits and Key Figures
Sanuteam’s impact speaks volumes. Here’s a quick snapshot:
- +0K Treated People – This includes both children and pregnant mothers who have received vital nutritional support.
- 40,000+ Children – Over forty thousand kids have benefited from nutritional treatment and micronutrient supplements, boosting their immune systems, growth, cognitive development, and overall well-being.
- Thousands of Pregnant and Lactating Mothers – Mothers who lacked proper weight have been supported with iron and folic acid supplements, crucial for their health, fetal development, and the baby’s growth during lactation.
Where Does Sanuteam Operate?
Sanuteam’s reach extends across four Latin American countries, making a real difference on the ground:
- Colombia: Based in Bogotá, with multiple contact numbers and email addresses for easy communication.
- Venezuela: Partnering with Pharma International in Caracas, ensuring access to nutritional products in the region.
- Panama: Operating through Logística Humanitaria, with offices in Clayton, Panama City.
- Peru: Sanuteam Perú S.A.C located in Lima, providing local support and distribution.
Sanuteam as a B Corporation
Sanuteam proudly holds the status of a B Corporation. What does that mean? It’s a company that leverages market power to solve social and environmental problems. As a B Corp, Sanuteam commits to transparency, accountability, and measuring its socio-environmental impact. The goal? To create a triple positive impact — economic, social, and environmental. This commitment sets Sanuteam apart, showing that business can be a force for good.
Allies and Partnerships
Collaboration is key for Sanuteam. They exclusively work with Nutriset, a French company with over 40 years of experience designing, producing, and distributing malnutrition treatment solutions. Nutriset’s mission aligns perfectly with Sanuteam’s: promoting nutritional autonomy in developing countries. Beyond Nutriset, Sanuteam partners with various allies across Latin America to bring these life-saving products to the populations that need them most.
Sanuteam’s Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger – Directly combating malnutrition and food insecurity.
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – Improving health outcomes for children and mothers.
- SDG 5: Gender Equality – Supporting pregnant and lactating women with tailored nutrition.
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – Reaching vulnerable and underserved communities.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Partnering with sustainable suppliers like Nutriset.
Why Sanuteam Matters
Malnutrition isn’t just about hunger — it affects growth, cognitive development, immune function, and overall quality of life. Sanuteam’s work goes beyond just providing products; it’s about empowering communities to break the cycle of malnutrition. By focusing on both children and mothers, they address the root causes and long-term effects of nutritional deficiencies. Their presence in multiple countries, combined with their B Corp commitment and strong partnerships, makes Sanuteam a beacon of hope in Latin America’s fight against malnutrition.
