Nutrition Programs

Nourishing bodies, empowering communities for a healthier future

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Nourishing Communities

Good nutrition is the foundation for healthy development, learning, and economic productivity. Our Nutrition Programs address malnutrition in all its forms, with a special focus on children under five, pregnant and lactating women, and other vulnerable groups.

We combine direct nutritional support with education and sustainable food systems to create lasting improvements in community nutrition.

"When children receive proper nutrition in their first 1000 days, they gain a foundation for lifelong health, learning, and prosperity."

Program Components

Our comprehensive approach to nutrition includes:

Screening

Nutrition Screening

Regular screening of children and women to identify malnutrition early.

Supplementation

Supplementation

Vitamin A, iron, and micronutrient powders for children and mothers.

Treatment

Treatment of Malnutrition

Therapeutic feeding for severely malnourished children.

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Support

Counseling and support for exclusive breastfeeding.

Education

Nutrition Education

Cooking demonstrations and lessons on balanced diets.

Food Security

Food Security

Linking nutrition with agriculture for sustainable food access.

Nutrition Services

We provide these essential nutrition services to vulnerable groups.

Child Nutrition

Growth monitoring, complementary feeding support, and treatment for acute malnutrition.

Maternal Nutrition

Nutrition support during pregnancy and lactation, including iron-folate supplementation.

Infant Feeding

Promotion of exclusive breastfeeding and appropriate complementary feeding.

Micronutrient Programs

Vitamin A supplementation, deworming, and multiple micronutrient powders.

Growth Monitoring

Regular weighing and measurement to track child growth and development.

Cooking Demos

Hands-on sessions showing how to prepare nutritious meals with local ingredients.

Who We Reach

Our nutrition programs prioritize the most vulnerable.

Children under 5

Growth monitoring & treatment

Pregnant Women

Supplementation & education

Infants 0-24m

Breastfeeding support

Adolescents

Nutrition education

Chronically Ill

Therapeutic support

Elderly

Supplementation

Our Impact

3,500+ Children Reached
1,200+ Mothers Supported
85% Recovery Rate
50+ Community Nutrition Workers

Key Interventions

How we address malnutrition in communities.

MUAC Screening

Community-based screening using Mid-Upper Arm Circumference to identify malnutrition early.

Prevention

Supplementary Feeding

Providing nutrient-dense foods to moderately malnourished children and women.

Treatment

Therapeutic Feeding

Outpatient treatment for severe acute malnutrition with ready-to-use therapeutic foods.

Critical Care

Mother-to-Mother Support

Peer support groups where mothers share experiences and learn together.

Empowerment

Stories of Nourishment

Real stories of transformation through our nutrition programs.

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Grace

Grace's Story

Mother of twins

"When my twins were born prematurely, they were very small. Through the nutrition program, I learned how to breastfeed them properly and received supplements. Today they are healthy, active 2-year-olds."

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Mary

Mary's Journey

Nutrition volunteer

"After my own child recovered from malnutrition, I wanted to help others. I became a community nutrition volunteer and now support 30 families in my village with cooking demonstrations and screening."

Support Healthy Nutrition

Help us provide life-saving nutrition support to children and mothers in need.

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