Many international development agencies are already deeply committed to improving iodine nutrition. UNICEF, the World Health Organization, Kiwanis International, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Micronutrient Initiative, the Salt Institute, EuSalt and the China National Salt Association and many, many more are involved at the global level. Their country offices and local chapters and members are excellent candidates to participate in national coalitions; they can get support from their parent groups.
The key is in-community advocates. The best-informed and -intended leaders in Geneva, New York, Atlanta or Ottawa are no substitute for a respected neighbor and community leader in terms of explaining the value of salt iodization locally.
If you work for a local office of any development agency, get involved. Boy Scouts, teachers unions, women's groups -- these and all manner of community organizations find valued roles in national coalitions to promote universal salt iodization. Get involved.
