Importance of exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life and its benefits for child growth, development, immunity and survival. Common barriers to exclusive breastfeeding and how families, communities and health workers can support breastfeeding mothers. Understanding complementary feeding, including the recommended age for introduction (from 6 months) and…
This dialogue will bring together Growth Monitoring and Promotion (GMP) volunteers to explore community beliefs, cultural practices, and misconceptions that influence infant and young child feeding and nutrition. Drawing on their experiences working with caregivers and families, participants will discuss how these beliefs affect child growth, health-seeking behaviours, and the uptake of nutrition services. The…
This District Nutrition Coordinating Committee (DNCC) meeting will bring together government departments, health professionals, civil society organizations, development partners, and other key stakeholders to review the current status of nutrition service delivery in the district. Through facilitated dialogue, participants will identify gaps, bottlenecks, and underlying factors affecting the accessibility, quality, coordination, and utilization of nutrition…
This children’s workshop will provide a safe and participatory space for children to share their understanding of good nutrition, discuss the foods they eat, and explore the factors that help or prevent them from eating healthy diets. Through interactive discussions, storytelling, drawings, games, and group activities, children will identify healthy eating practices, reflect on their…
The importance of gardens in schools. Why is gardening important for school children? How does home grown vegetables improve the nutrition of the children in schools? What do children learn from these activities in schools(Gardening) Ruth Mutelu- Development Facilitator for ZREAD, World Vision Zambia, Brian Chisebe-Development Facilitator for IWASH, World Vision Zambia, Situmbeko Akalalambili -Development…
Capacity building of caregivers on preparation of nutrient balanced meals, the importance of feeding sick children who have lost appetite, providing knowledge on preserving local foods, skills on food preparation for the breastfeeding mothers. Nicholas M. Siame- Development facilitator, World Vision Zambia Community level Mwinilunga, Zambia
Increase nutritious food diversification through home gardens and rearing of small livestock Increasing income through Saving and investing in various local businesses Utilization of informal and micro loans by investing in small viable businesses that can improve household income. Investing in food production to improve food security Muyanda Ndhlovu, Development Facilitator – Manyinga. World…
Increasing household income Increase nutritious food diversification at household level Increasing access to informal credit to invest in gardens and rearing of small livestock increased food production to enhance Household food security Edmond Nkhungulu, Development Facilitator, World Vision Zambia Community level Mufumbwe, Zambia
The objectives of the Meeting will be: To encourage active participation of children and young people in a conversation to share challenges and suggestions to improve child nutrition in schools and communities. To support children and young people to build a shared purpose about what they want to achieve on nutrition in the years to…
Children understanding of nutrition in school meals The role of school gardens in improving nutrition Benefits of school meals Participation of children in the provision of school meals Richard Mwale, Development facilitator – SOP Community level Kabompo, Zambia
