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Participants identified several actions that they considered urgently necessary to improve nutrition and reduce hunger and malnutrition in their community. A key recommendation was for the government to take measures to reduce the prices of food items, as the high cost of food was identified as a major barrier to accessing nutritious and balanced meals. Children explained that many households struggle to afford essential foods, making it difficult to maintain healthy diets. Participants also emphasized the need for increased nutrition education and awareness creation for parents, caregivers, a... Read morend community members. They recommended that government agencies, schools, health workers, and development partners support community-based education programmes to improve knowledge of healthy eating practices, balanced diets, and child nutrition. Another urgent recommendation was for the government to provide schools with adequate funding to purchase foodstuffs and support school feeding activities. Participants believed that access to nutritious meals in schools would contribute to improved health, learning, and overall well-being among children. The children further recommended that financial and technical support be provided to farming households and communities to strengthen agricultural production. They suggested that investments in farming activities, including access to resources and support services, would improve food availability, increase household incomes, and contribute to better nutrition outcomes. In addition to these recommendations, participants recognized the importance of individual responsibility in promoting good nutrition. They proposed continuing to practice healthy behaviours such as eating fruits and vegetables, consuming balanced diets, and maintaining good hygiene through regular handwashing before meals and after using the toilet. Read less

• Consults to palika for the monitoring of use or misuse of child benefits given by government. • Organized orientation about good feeding practices to children. • Provide the counselling to under 5 mothers and caretaker for good care take and regular follow-up for GMP sessions and completed all vaccination.

• Conduct awareness campaigns and school programs focusing on locally available foods. • Strictly prevent child marriage by strengthens community monitoring and enforcing laws. • Promote kitchen garden which helps to get nutritious locally available food daily.

The discussions highlighted several key challenges affecting nutrition and school gardening, including limited vegetable availability, crop damage by uncontrolled livestock, inadequate irrigation water, restricted access to certified seeds, and inconsistent implementation of school gardens. To address these issues, participants recommended strengthening school and household gardens to increase vegetable production and dietary diversity. Protective fencing and community awareness on livestock management were identified as essential measures for safeguarding gardens. Improving access to water th... Read morerough harvesting systems and efficient irrigation methods was also emphasized. In addition, schools should be linked to agricultural extension services and quality seed suppliers while promoting community seed-sharing initiatives. Finally, stronger support, monitoring, and integration of gardening into school activities are needed to enhance the implementation and sustainability of school garden programmes, thereby improving nutrition, practical learning, and food security. Read less

Based on the challenges identified by children in the workshop, several urgent actions can help improve nutrition. First, there is a strong need to improve and increase the understanding of the community people regarding nutrition related behavior and issues through conduction of different awareness raising programs. improve access to diverse and nutritious foods at the household level by supporting low-income families through livelihood programs and promotion of use of organic manure for food production. Promoting locally available, affordable nutritious foods can help families improve their ... Read moredaily diets. Second, nutrition education should be strengthened for both children and parents, focusing on balanced diets, healthy feeding practices, and the risks of excessive junk food consumption. Schools can play a major role by improving the quality of school mid-day meals and integrating practical nutrition education into the curriculum. Limiting the sale of unhealthy snacks around schools and promoting healthy alternatives is also important. Improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities is another urgent priority to prevent illnesses. Likewise, community awareness programs should address harmful cultural practices. Additionally, strengthening health services such as regular growth monitoring, deworming, and micronutrient supplementation can directly improve children’s nutritional status. Finally, efforts should be made to capacitate the health workers regarding nutrition counselling and service delivery contributes to the overall status improvement. support climate-resilient agriculture and ensure food availability throughout the year, especially during lean seasons. Overall, a coordinated approach involving families, schools, communities, and local government is essential for sustainable improvement in child nutrition. Read less

1.Plaidoyer pour le retour de la paix et le droit de Lhomme, la justice • Plaidoyer et mobilisation des partenaires pour attirer l’attention des bailleurs • Plaider pour le retour de la paix • Acheminer des produits nutritionnels thérapeutiques vers les centres de santé en rupture. 2. Réactivation des structures nutritionnelles • Relancer les Unités Nutritionnelles Thérapeutiques Ambulatoires (UNTA) et créer des Unités Nutritionnelles Supplémentaires (UNS) dans la zone de santé. • Former et déployer du personnel nutritionnel qualifié dans les structures sous-fonctionnell... Read morees 3.Aide en vivre et non vivre d’urgence • Cantine alimentaire scolaire 4. Appui aux familles retournées et déplacées • Distribuer des kits alimentaires et agricoles aux ménages revenus dans leurs villages après les déplacements • Mettre en place des programmes de relèvement rapide pour restaurer les moyens de subsistance (semences, outils, bétail, AGR). • Initier les démonstrations culinaires pour les femmes et les filles • Sensibilisation sur la prévention de la malnutrition • Faire participer les enfants à la prise des décisions dans les ménages et communauté Read less

- Former et accompagner les jeunes sur les activités génératrices de revenus pour développer l’approche liée au leadership et d’entreprenariat au profit de toute la communauté, - Former les jeunes en particulier et les communautés sur la culture des jardins potagers pour réduire tant soit peu la malnutrition infantile, - Assurer l’assistance alimentaire de qualité pour combattre l’insécurité alimentaire et la malnutrition dans nos communautés, - Plaider et collaborer avec les autorités pour mettre fin aux conflits armés prolongés, - Nos communautés ont faim, assister-no... Read moreus en food pour le bien-être de nos communautés et des enfants en particulier. Read less

- Former et accompagner les jeunes sur les activités génératrices de revenus pour développer l’approche liée au leadership et d’entreprenariat au profit de toute la communauté, - Former les jeunes en particulier et les communautés sur la culture des jardins potagers pour réduire tant soit peu la malnutrition infantile, - Assurer l’assistance alimentaire de qualité pour combattre l’insécurité alimentaire et la malnutrition dans nos communautés, - Plaider et collaborer avec les autorités pour mettre fin aux conflits armés prolongés, - Nos communautés ont faim, assister-no... Read moreus en food pour le bien-être de nos communautés et des enfants en particulier Read less

Extending Nutritious School Meal Programs to Secondary Students Primary school meal programs are generally well-structured and provide balanced, nutritious meals that support children’s growth and learning. Students have expressed a strong need to extend similar meal programs to secondary school children. • Availability of Healthy and Traditional Food Options There is a clear demand for a wider range of healthy, culturally appropriate, and nutritious food options within school environments. Foods such as idiyappam, kadala (chickpeas), rice and curry, green gram, helapa, aappa, cowpea, sala... Read moreds, roti, milk, bread, and even occasional treats like ice cream should be made available. These foods must be prepared in a balanced and hygienic manner to ensure they contribute positively to children’s nutritional needs rather than simply filling hunger. • Improving Nutrition Awareness Through Engaging Education It is important to implement awareness and education programs that are interactive, engaging, and age-appropriate. Simply providing information is not sufficient; programs should be designed in creative ways, such as games, competitions, demonstrations, and peer-led activities. • Raising Awareness on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Special attention should be given to educating children about non-communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Students need to understand the root causes of these conditions and how their daily eating habits and lifestyle choices can influence their long-term health. Supporting Economic Stability of Vulnerable Families Many families face financial challenges that limit their ability to provide nutritious meals consistently. Therefore, programs and initiatives aimed at improving household income, such as livelihood development, skills training, or community-based support, should be strengthened. Read less

1.Children expressed a desire to actively participate in the selection of meals provided by the Ministry of Education, particularly in deciding the types of school meals they would prefer. 2.Children indicated that they want school meals to be more balanced and nutritious, comprising carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamins, and to be provided consistently throughout the school week. 3.Children expressed the need for government support in providing adequate water for production purposes, enabling the establishment of vegetable gardens and fruit orchards within the school. 4.Children requested tha... Read moret the government mechanize the existing borehole and construct adequate ablution blocks for both boys and girls at the school to promote proper hygiene practices and improve health outcomes. 5.Children further requested that the school lobby for additional financial resources through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to support income-generating activities such as poultry and goat rearing, which would enhance access to protein and supplement school meals. Read less

1. Strengthen school feeding programs to ensure consistent provision of diverse meals. 2. Promote nutrition awareness among parents, schools, and communities. 3. Support community gardens with bylaws to protect against livestock damage. 4. Mobilize local leadership to rally contributions for school meals. 5. Encourage climate‑smart farming practices to build resilience against shocks.