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One of their key recommendations is to make school gardens mandatory in public schools, teaching practical farming skills and improving nutrition among students.

Proposed Solutions The dialogue concluded with a brainstorming session on potential solutions to address malnutrition in the community: Government Subsidies for Agricultural Inputs: Participants urged the government to subsidize the cost of farming inputs, making them more accessible to local farmers. Provision of Clean Water: The need for clean water sources was emphasized, with participants advocating for government intervention to ensure the community has access to safe drinking water. Self-Sufficiency in Food Production: Community members discussed the importance of not solely relying on g... Read moreovernment assistance. They encouraged local initiatives to cultivate crops that meet the community's dietary needs. Read less

Working with faith community is not as easy as it seen. The community have to see the result first before they decide to support and involve. During mutual corporation, community members are never complete especially men that used to be busy. But they never give up. Now many things grow, such as: (1) The men are involved with making hydroponics, the women are taking care of it. (2) Hydroponics is also practiced at the school, and the yield is shared with the teachers and students. (3) Hydroponics is also practiced at the Integrated Service Post (Posyandu) and the yields are used to fulfill chi... Read moreldren's nutrition. (4) In addition to fulfilling nutrition, the results are also for the family economy and then they are established ASCA groups. Read less

The first action is to request the government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, to widen and diversify the scope of the Fertilizer Input Support Program to include groundnuts, soya beans, sweet potatoes, fruits, etc. This action will encourage farmers to diversify their farms and harvest the necessary crops to provide nutrition at home. Secondly, they submitted that Youths must be allowed to participate in farming. Due to land matters, most Youths are discouraged from farming as land is not readily available for such ventures. Youth empowerment came out very strongly to improve nutrition i... Read moren the community because income generation leads to a better life and food availability. Traditional leaders must provide the much-needed land to promote food production in the area. Churches and other civil society organizations need to help with knowledge dissemination and conduct practical cooking lessons, especially for pregnant and lactating mothers. This will help reduce ignorance regarding the consumption of nutrient-dense foods. Youths recommended the training of farmers on the use of organic fertilizers as opposed to dependent on FISP from the government or buying from commercial dealers. Read less

To address the pressing challenges of nutrition, child marriage, and poverty in Indonesia, a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach is urgently needed. First, strengthening nutritional literacy programs is crucial to empower individuals and communities with the knowledge and skills to make informed dietary choices. This involves implementing comprehensive nutrition education programs at the community level, promoting awareness of the importance of a balanced diet, and providing practical guidance on food preparation, storage, and budgeting. Second, improving access to nutritious food is esse... Read morential for ensuring that vulnerable populations have the means to meet their nutritional needs. This can be achieved by expanding food distribution programs, subsidizing the cost of essential food items, and promoting local food production and consumption. Third, addressing the root causes of poverty and inequality is critical for creating a more equitable and sustainable society. This involves implementing targeted poverty reduction programs, creating job opportunities, promoting social safety nets, and empowering women and girls to participate fully in community life and decision-making. Read less

1.Local Solutions: Emphasizing the need for local communities to find their own solutions rather than relying on top-down approaches. This involves empowering local leaders and organizations to develop context-specific strategies that address the unique challenges they face. 2.Education: Working with children and families to teach the importance of sharing and nutrition. Education initiatives should focus on building awareness about healthy eating habits and the importance of nutrition for overall well-being. 3.Lobbying Authorities: Advocating for policy changes at local and international leve... Read morels. This includes pushing for policies that support food security, sustainable agriculture, and equitable access to resources. 4.Mindfulness: Encouraging people to be mindful of their food choices and the broader implications of their consumption. This involves promoting sustainable and ethical food practices that consider the environmental and social impact of food production and consumption. 5.Living Simply: Promoting a lifestyle that prioritizes simplicity and sharing resources. This approach encourages individuals to reduce waste, share with others, and live in a way that supports the well-being of the community. 6.Space for Dialogue: Creating spaces for churches to come together and discuss topics related to hunger and nutrition. This fosters collaboration and the sharing of good practices that can be replicated in different contexts. 7.Communication: Enhancing communication to share good practices and replicate successful initiatives. This involves creating networks for knowledge exchange and collaboration among faith-based organizations. Read less

Local Level - Promote general nutrition education and behaviour change - Promote climate-smart cultivation of nutrient-dense food using climate-resistant varieties - Empower communities (particularly women) through income generation and financial literacy. National Level - Commit resources for nutrition interventions in national budgets and plans - Improve multisectoral collaboration in implementing nutrition-sensitive programs (Agriculture and Climate Change) - Improve application of regulatory controls of food fortification and taxation of processed foods to make nutritious foods available i... Read moren the markets Global Level - Dedicate resources to fund nutrition and livelihood programs for LDCS & SIDS countries - Conduct dialogues to support nutrition frameworks and goals - Provide technical support for nutrition security/food systems inter linkages - All nations to take ambitious action to address climate change Read less

Consumo de alimentos com valor nutricional positivo, Fornecer materiais para que a população trabalhe na produção agrícola e que possa ter gado e isso ia servir para o consumo e venda, incentivar a população a ir aos hospitais para saber da sua saúde

Conscientização continua (os diálogos devem continuar); Capacitar a comunidade em matéria de agricultura; Realização de diálogos em zonas recônditas; Alimentação saudável baseada nos recursos disponíveis; Introdução da educação nutricional como disciplina mas escolas; Escolas e entidades privadas com conceito filantrópico; EU como parte da solução; Introdução da filantropia comunitária; e Associativismo.

Everyone in the discussions agreed that nutrition is a huge problem as it is evident in the communities and discussed some ways to improve nutrition. 1. Collaborate with local government and NGO’s to improve nutrition 2. Ensure to equip village health assistants with skills to teach parents in the communities the importance of nutrition 3. Have the Village Health Assistants be part of the Department of Health but based in the community so they can fully be committed to raising awareness 4. More awareness and information to reach the communities 5. Integrate health activities when going into ... Read morecommunities for immunization and other health programs 6. Emphasize and raise more awareness of the importance of nutritional food and its benefits for children 7. Have proper health centers that are fully equipped with enough staff and medicine and equipment 8. Do hands-on practical cooking demonstrations and awareness in the communities to encourage balanced meal 9. Have Water Health and Sanitation (WASH) programs in the communities like tanks and toilets installed to address and reduce water and sanitation issues 10. Nutrition school clubs are already in schools, utilize this to talk about nutrition and teenage pregnancies etc. 11. Provide referral pathways to children identified as malnourished in the communities 12. Introduce gardening in the schools and around health facilities 13. Improve the health care system 14. Conduct Financial Literacy trainings in the communities Read less

1. Mothers require adequate knowledge of what to eat and how to prepare food for their under-five children. 2. The community needs more growth monitoring points to help identify malnourished children and initiate interventions before chronic malnutrition sets in. 3. Mothers require cooking demonstrations to learn food preparation skills. 4. Families will engage in backyard gardens to improve household-level food production 5. Families will diversify crop production to ensure food security. 6. Through community leaders, they will advocate for the construction of earth dams to ensure that garden... Read moreing water is available all year round. 7. That there is a need to engage agriculture extension officers to help build capacity in peasant farmers on how to grow other types of food. Read less