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Les enfants de Nyamukubi et Bushushu présents au dialogue nutritionnel ont proposé comme mesure de mitigation et actions urgentes les points suivants : le retour de leurs familles dans les villages, les aides humanitaires alimentaires, organiser la cantine scolaire dans les écoles , donner des terres à cultiver aux parents pour trouver quoi nourrir leurs enfants ,...

The possible solutions suggested by the children in addressing the challenges included a proposal to have parents have to oriented on post harvest handling and storage of produce to avoid selling all the produces. Poor storage of produce result in crop damages hence parents opt to sell. Schools to have orchards to help children access fruits while at school, school feeding programme should be rolled out to all primary schools so as to help other vulnerable children have access to food hence promoting school retention

To address this situation in the country, the children suggested that government should come in and help the schools to grow vegetables in the gardens of the schools so that they can diversify their nutrition. In order to achieve this, government needed to set aside a budget that will be able to provide enough nutritious food for all students. Students also suggested that they can also contribute to ending hunger by starting garden projects at school and at community like the ones being done at two schools in the community by Impact + (youth groups) groups. One student shared a success story o... Read moref how they started a garden at school and manged to harvest vegetables that were added on the menu at the school. Community leaders need to strengthen the food production done at Umphakatsi so that they can feed the most vulnerable children in the community. The current production is low and there is poor identification and distribution of food to the most vulnerable Read less

Enhance Nutritional Education Introduce workshops and campaigns for children and their families on balanced diets, portion sizes, and the long-term impact of nutrition on health. Include practical, hands-on cooking sessions to teach affordable, healthy meal preparation techniques. Sinergy and collaboration Establish partnerships with schools, NGOs, and local authorities to create integrated programs addressing nutrition, health, and well-being. Engage local governments for system changes

1. Increase access to health foods options in the communities 2. implement nutrition education programs and nutrition dialogues in schools to empower children with health eating habits 3. Raise awareness among communities to sensitize parents and caregivers on nutrition. Encourage parents and caregivers to provide balanced diets and encourage health eating habits among children at home.

• Households should have backyard gardens and practice domestic farming to support good nutrition • Partners such as World vision should support learners with school feeding programs to reduce hunger among learners • Planting fruit trees to support good nutrition • Parents should stop selling their farm produce carelessly so that their families should have enough food all year round • Parents should stop leasing out their land and selling out their subsidy farm inputs. They should rather use them to have enough yields • Students should utilize the school land available for farming ... Read moreto support the school feeding program • Students should plant fruit trees around the school premises • Students should share the knowledge gained through this discussion with their parents or guardians and also their fellow peers on good nutrition • Parents should stop alcohol abuse and prioritize on feeding their families • Parents should start practicing irrigation farming to boost their food sources Read less

 civic education to the community people and children on food preparation as well as improved methods of farming  Encourage the people to practice irrigation and not just rely on rain-fed Agriculture  planting of fruit trees should be encouraged and local leaders need to be pushed to champion this for all the people in their areas  planting early maturing varieties by the community people  practising mixed cropping

Les recommandations suivantes ont été retenues pour actions urgentes dans cette aire de santé selon les Enfants participants à ce dialogue : - Que l’Etat Congolais puisse développer le pays en prenant ses responsabilités en mains ; - Donner les emplois aux parents et aux jeunes pour rendre les gens responsables ; - Construire les Hôpitaux pour nous permettre d’avoir les soins de santé de qualité ; - Construire les Ecoles pour nous permettre d’acquérir une bonne instruction de qualité des enfants et devenir des responsables dans l’avenir, - Construire les routes, pour permett... Read morere une fluidité de circulation des biens et de services, ceci jouerait sur la stabilité même de prix des différents produits (agricoles et manufacturés) ; - Construire les marchés dans notre milieu pour nous permettre d’avoir la disponibilité des aliments et à leurs accès ; - Construire les stades de foot Ball et les espaces de divertissement d’enfants - Construire les Eglises, pour prier Dieu dans de bonnes condition car lui il nous protège ; - Aménager le territoire, si le territoire est développé tout roule bien ; - Améliorer la téléphonie mobile pour faciliter la communication ; - Rapprocher le bureau de la police dans chaque Quartier pour une bonne sécurisation de la population. Read less

1. Educational Initiatives: Numerous participants suggested educational programs as critical strategies for combating nutritional deficiencies. One proposed, “If institutions organise awareness programs in schools... they can raise awareness and educate children.” Another girl passionately suggested, “People should know the nutritional benefits of local dairy products.” This reaffirms a commitment to local diets and traditional food practices. 2. Access to services: One boy highlighted the need for health infrastructure, saying, “Establishing health centres in remote areas can improv... Read moree access to healthcare.” 3. Promoting Local Food Sources: A strong sense of community ownership over local food resources was evident in many responses. One girl advocated for supporting community gardening: “Encouraging home gardening can enhance food security.” Her suggestion points to practical solutions that not only improve nutrition but also encourage self-sufficiency. The discussions illustrated a collective effort to engage with and promote local food systems as pathways to better nutrition. 4. Community Support Programs: Community support systems were highlighted as essential for improving overall nutrition. 5. Livelihoods: There was universal recognition of the need for economic empowerment. One girl argued specifically for women’s economic empowerment, stating, “[Since 2021] many women have lost jobs. Projects targeting women can uplift their spirits and contribute to the economy.” This recognition emphasises the multifaceted impact of job security on family nutrition. 6. Cultural norms: Addressing cultural norms and actively advocating for change was viewed by some children as essential. One child insisted, “We should challenge beliefs that restrict women and girls from eating properly.” Participants expressed a clear understanding that nutritional needs must not be held back by incorrect beliefs about food and nutrition. Read less

One of the primary demands of children is the creation of job opportunities for household breadwinners. Parental unemployment is one of the main causes of food insecurity in these families and children see the consequences of unemployment or failed harvests upon their caregivers' wellbeing. Children told us the authorities should establish projects like tailoring training and they could earn money and have enough food. Other quotes include, "My father is addicted and doesn’t buy anything for us. If we are given flour and oil, my mother can cook food for us." "My father was a farmer, but now ... Read morewe have no land. If we can farm again, we will be able to provide for ourselves." "The government should lower the prices of food. If food is cheap, everyone will be able to buy enough to eat. International organisations should help provide food and winter clothing for poor families." Read less

Children made the following recommendations: 1. Humanitarian aid should be increased and broadened to target all communities in need. 2. Creation of job opportunities for the younger generation is a priority, especially for heads of households. 3. Establishing and implementing long-term development projects by the authorities or organisations is essential to give people more opportunities. 4. Children should be taught the importance of nutrition through the distribution of appropriate learning materials to school-aged children (both inside and out of schools). 5. Awareness-raising seminars or ... Read moretraining programmes for parents and caregivers would help communities become educated about the importance of nutrition. 6. Families who are cold should receive more support with winterisation and clothing. 7. Malnourished children should be treated as an urgent priority. Read less