health & nutrition
Deliver community-based nutrition programs focused on prevention, early detection, and treatment of malnutrition
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Community-based nutrition programs for children and mothers in conflict-affected areas
Health & Nutrition
We are committed to building healthy, resilient communities where children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers can thrive with dignity — even in conflict settings.
We raise awareness, build capacity, and empower communities with knowledge and tools to tackle malnutrition sustainably.
SAM Crisis
Northeast Nigeria faces severe acute malnutrition rates among children under five.
- Deliver community-based nutrition programs for prevention, early detection, and treatment
- Train caregivers on signs of malnutrition and nutrient-rich meal preparation
- Link malnourished children to appropriate care until recovery
- Integrate protection-sensitive approaches for safe and accessible services
- Support health interventions with strong accountability and quality
Measurable change
Improved nutritional status
Children and mothers show measurable improvements through sustained programming.
Empowered caregivers
Practical nutrition knowledge equips families to prevent malnutrition long-term.
Stronger community systems
Local health workers and volunteers sustain outcomes beyond project periods.
Nutrition is about dignity, protection, and the right to a healthy life.
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