United for Child Nutrition and Development: WVR, CARITA BYUMBA, AEE
Urgent actions
Overall, participants agreed that these actions should be taken forward through strong multi-sectoral collaboration among government institutions, development partners, faith-based organizations, and communities themselves. Regular monitoring, community engagement, and alignment with national nutrition priorities will be essential to achieving sustainable progress toward ending child malnutrition. Participants proposed identifying and developing a model village within the areas where Caritas Byumba and AEE operate. This village would serve as a demonstration community where all stakeholders in... Leer máscluding families, local leaders, health workers, and development partners work together to achieve and maintain zero malnutrition. The model village would promote good feeding practices, hygiene and sanitation, kitchen gardens, and strong community support systems. It would also provide a practical learning site for other communities to replicate successful nutrition interventions. Participants identified several urgent actions needed to improve child nutrition and prevent malnutrition among children under five. First, they emphasized the importance of strengthening community-based nutrition education. Caregivers need continuous awareness on appropriate infant and young child feeding practices, including exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, timely introduction of complementary foods, and preparation of balanced meals using locally available foods. Participants proposed that this education should be delivered regularly through community health workers, nutrition promoters, faith-based groups, and local leaders to ensure that behavior change is sustained at household level. Leer menos



