Geographic Scope
The geographic scope of the Nutrition Dialogue was community-level, focused on Attaboka and Denchemoasue in Ghana. The workshop engaged children from these rural communities.
Affiliations
The Nutrition Dialogue in Attaboka and Denchemoasue was convened as part of the wider work of World Vision Ghana, specifically under the Bodi Area Program. This affiliation ensured that the workshop was aligned with World Vision’s broader mission of promoting child well-being, food security, and community development. By situating the dialogue within this organizational framework, the event benefited from established expertise, safeguarding standards, and participatory methodologies recommended by World Vision. It also connected local children’s voices to national and global nutrition initiatives, including preparations for the Nutrition for Growth Summit 2025, ensuring that insights from Attaboka and Denchemoasue contribute meaningfully to wider advocacy and programming efforts.
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Description
The Bodi Area Program Nutrition Dialogue with Children will cover topics such as children’s understanding of food groups (energy-giving, body-building, and protective foods), the impact of seasonality on food availability, and challenges in daily meals, including reliance on carbohydrates and limited access to protein and vegetables. Activities will include guided discussions, storytelling, and reflections where children share their lived experiences, identify gaps in nourishment, and propose practical solutions such as irrigation farming, school gardens, and improvements to the school feeding programme. The workshop will also explore broader systemic issues like infrastructure and food access, ensuring children’s voices contribute meaningfully to nutrition strategies.
Acknowledgements
We would like to acknowledge the invaluable support received in convening the Nutrition Dialogue. Special appreciation goes to World Vision Ghana, Bodi Area Program, for their leadership and facilitation. We extend gratitude to the community leaders of Attaboka and Denchemoasue, parents, and caregivers who encouraged children’s participation and created a safe environment for open dialogue. We also thank the school authorities and teachers for their cooperation, as well as the volunteers and facilitators who managed logistics and documentation. Finally, we recognize the contributions of our funders and service providers, whose resources and commitment made this event possible and ensured that children’s voices were amplified in shaping nutrition solutions.
