This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers,” gives an insider’s look at how Howard Schiffer, a former midwife, founded Vitamin Angels—a global public health nonprofit. His mission to provide life-saving vitamin A to children worldwide began with the startling realization that millions of children lacked access to this crucial and affordable nutrient. Since its start in 1994, Vitamin Angels has broadened its mission to include other evidence-based nutrition interventions with proven, high-impact results. In 2022, Vitamin Angels reached more than 71 million underserved pregnant women and children across approximately 65 countries. With a deep commitment to improving lives, Vitamin Angels plans to double its impact, setting an ambitious goal to reach 140 million women and children annually by 2033. In this interview, Howard shares the organization’s humble beginnings and how he propelled the vision of Vitamin Angels forward.

Key pitching takeaways from Howard Schiffer on this episode of “Pitch Live”:

• Ensure your global program is scalable and sustainable.
• Invite others to join a mission larger than themselves.
• Stay agile—act swiftly without bureaucracy.
• Support urgent requests with compelling data.
• Highlight the dignity, beauty, and possibilities of people.
• Use stories to forge deep connections and reveal our shared humanity.
• Keep moving forward—don’t look back.

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