Nutrition

Malnutrition Screening and Treatment – Conducting community-level screenings for malnutrition in children, pregnant women, and other at-risk groups, along with providing therapeutic feeding and treatment programs.

Maternal and Child Nutrition Programs – Implementing nutrition-specific interventions for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children to ensure adequate nutrition during critical stages of development.

Community-Based Nutrition Education – Offering workshops and training to communities on balanced diets, nutrient-rich food options, and healthy cooking practices to promote long-term dietary changes.

Supplementary and Therapeutic Feeding Programs – Distributing micronutrient supplements, ready-to-eat therapeutic foods, and fortified foods to address acute and chronic malnutrition.

School Nutrition and Meal Programs – Introducing school meal programs and nutrition education to improve students’ health and support their learning capacity.

Nutrition in Emergencies – Delivering targeted nutrition aid, such as high-energy biscuits, ready-to-use therapeutic foods, and infant feeding support in disaster and crisis situations.

Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture – Promoting sustainable agricultural practices and kitchen gardening to increase food diversity and availability in communities, reducing dependency on external food aid.

Nutrition Counseling and Behavior Change Communication – Engaging with families and communities through counseling sessions on dietary habits, breastfeeding, and healthy eating practices.

Micronutrient Deficiency Control – Conducting programs to address deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals (e.g., iron, vitamin A, iodine) through supplementation, fortification, and dietary education.

Research and Data Collection on Nutrition Trends – Gathering and analyzing data on community nutrition trends, food security levels, and health outcomes to tailor and improve nutrition interventions.

Advocacy for Nutrition Policy and Programs – Collaborating with government agencies and NGOs to advocate for and develop policies that prioritize community nutrition and food security.