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Les actions urgentes à entreprendre sont les suivantes : 1.Intensifier la prise en charge des cas de malnutrition ;2.Migrer vers les Activités Génératrices des Revenus (AGR) ;3.Le consultant UNICEF, lui propose la multi sectorialité pour résoudre le problème de la malnutrition ;4.L’Etat doit s’impliquer pour interdire la vente précoce des produits de champs et après récolte interdire de tout vendre (garder les stocks alimentaires dans les ménages) ;5.Appuyer les ménages avec les kits aratoires pour faire l’Agriculture ;6.L’Etat doit investir et dans la Planification Familia... Read morele pour réduire le nombre des naissances indésirables et les sensibilisations doivent être intensifiées;7.Beaucoup travailler les mentalités des populations pour espérer le changement ou renverser la tendance ;8.Réorganiser et reprendre les rencontres/réunions du cluster nutrition du sud ubangi ;9.Intensifier les sensibilisations auprès des autres secteurs pour leur implication dans le changement de la tendance sur la situation de la malnutrition ; Read less

1. There is an urgent need for nutrition education, starting with NHCs and SMAGs, so that they can replicate similar training and cooking demonstrations to the mothers and fathers in the community. 2. They want more male participation in the fight against malnutrition at household and community levels. This will reduce poor resource use and food selling at home. 3. Health staff must intensify community education in collaboration with NHCs and SMAGs. The presence of Health staff will show its importance because some communities find it very difficult to accept such programs when the information... Read more comes from ordinary community members. 4. Traditional and faith leaders must be involved urgently. The idea is to work with influential people to send the message to all and show the seriousness of the matter. 5. Information education and communication materials are needed to disseminate information. 6. Community-level nutrition groups need to be formed, and these groups should be charged with conducting cooking demonstrations at various forums. 7. The participants also affirmed their commitment to reporting malnutrition cases to the health facility when identified in the community. Read less

Participants identified several urgent actions to address malnutrition and proposed practical strategies for implementation: 1. Community Nutrition Education: Enhance awareness about proper nutrition, dietary diversity, and the impact of malnutrition, particularly among vulnerable groups. Faith leaders committed to integrating nutrition education into sermons, community gatherings, and religious events. NGOs and healthcare providers offered to supply educational materials and facilitate training for faith leaders. 2. Improving Access to Nutritious Food -Home, school and Community gardens to en... Read moresure consistent access to diverse, nutrient-rich foods. Participants proposed partnerships between faith-based organizations, local governments, and NGOs to mobilize resources and provide technical support for these initiatives. 3. Policy Advocacy Advocate for government policies that address food insecurity, improve healthcare services, and support nutrition-focused programs. Faith leaders and NGOs committed to engaging policymakers and amplifying community voices to influence policies, leveraging the trust faith leaders hold in their communities. 4. Engaging Schools Promote healthy eating habits and provide school meals to combat child malnutrition. Schools were identified as key platforms, with support suggested from local governments and NGOs to integrate nutrition programs into curricula and provide logistical assistance for meal programs. 5. Strengthening Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration Foster partnerships among faith communities, government agencies, healthcare providers, and NGOs. Read less

Parmi les multiples actions à mener rapidement, celles-ci s’avèrent prioritaires : Sensibiliser et former les responsables des ménages en agriculture et l’élevage ; en jardin parcellaire ; Renforcer les capacités des Relais Communautaires pour intensifier les sensibilisations des ménages sur les bonnes pratiques clés familiales en nutrition et santé ; Manger équilibrer en qualité et en quantité ; Octroyer les crédits agricoles et pour l’élevage ; Créer le travail rémunéré avec garantie pour les jeunes et aux parents ; Réduire les naissances indésirables ; Sensibiliser ... Read morela population sur l’auto prise en charge et responsabilité pour éviter la dépendance ; Autonomiser les femmes, en leur donnant la chance de participer à la gestion et aux décisions ; Réorganiser l’agriculture, l’élevage, la pisciculture qui augmentera la production des denrées alimentaires et les revenus ; Varier l’alimentation dans les ménages ça éviterait la monotonie alimentaire ; L’état congolais doit appuyer sa population et faire le suivi de ses appuis ; Améliorer le sol (la terre) en dotant les engrais chimiques pour garantir la production agricole ;Prendre soin des enfants en veillant sur leur nutrition ; Faire reposer la femme qui est surchargée par le poids du ménage ; Read less

Les participants de notre atelier de dialogue nutritionnel ont identifié plusieurs actions urgentes visant à améliorer la nutrition au sein de leur communauté : Sensibiliser toute la population à une alimentation équilibrée et nutritive, les 4 types d’aliments nécessaire la femme en seine, allaitante et l’enfant, l’hygiène et assainissement de l’environnement, Rendre obligatoire la pratique du jardin parcellaire, Faire le plaidoyer auprès de partenaires étatiques et ONGD pour la distribution des semences améliorer et outils agricoles, Faire le plaidoyer auprès des chefs de... Read more tenanciers des terres Implique tout le monde (enfants, jeunes et adultes) dans la sensibilisation sur les bonnes pratiques aliments Utiliser aussi les églises et radios communautaires comme canaux de sensibilisation Distribuer aliments et médicaments aux ménages avec des enfants malnutris. Les participants ont aussi suggéré la création des dépôts des produits agricoles ainsi que la sensibilisation de la population sur l'élevage et les jardins parcellaires. La sensibilisation sur l'hygiène et l'assainissement ont aussi été proposé comme des actions urgentes qu'il faut mener. Read less

Tous les défis relevés trouvent également leurs correspondants en termes de solutions palliatives. Les actions urgentes proposées par la communauté après réflexion sont les suivantes : - Intensifier les sensibilisations des ménages sur l'auto prise en charge - sensibiliser les ménages sur l'importance de la planification familiale - Appuyer les ménages en AGR et les sensibiliser à adhérer aux groupes d'épargnes - sensibiliser les ménages sur l'utilisation des 3 groupes d'aliments - Sensibiliser les ménages sur les règles d'hygiènes - Mener un plaidoyer auprès des autorités p... Read moreour l’octroi des terres et l’interdiction du système de partage égal des récoltes en cas de location de terre qui est aujourd’hui considéré comme un véritable frein au développement des ménages agricoles ; - Appuyer les ménages en matériels aratoires et intrants pour l’augmentation de la production. Read less

Pour endiguer ces défis, les adultes membres de la communauté de Kisantu ont formules les recommandations suivantes sous formes d’actions d’urgence : - Encourager les ménages de faire l’agriculture (champs) - Appliquer l’agriculture améliorée et des semences saines - Faire des jardins potagers pour avoir les aliments équilibrés - Faire des plaidoyers aux ONGs locales et internationales pour les appuyer les ménages en semences et intrants agricoles - Construction d’un château d’eau - Sensibilisation des ménages sur la consommation des aliments nutritifs et des bonnes prati... Read moreques culinaires - Plaidoyer à la Zone de Santé pour intensifier l’assainissement du milieu. - Sensibilisation de la communauté sur le changement climatiques et ses conséquences - Consommation des aliments bio en qualité et en quantité. - Sensibilisation des autorités coutumières pour favoriser l’accès à la terre à la population locale au lieu de la vendre aux concessionnaires qui prennent la terre en otage. - Faire un plaidoyer pour que l’autorité veille sur la divagation des bêtes. - Mettre un château d’eau pour améliorer la desserte en eau au niveau de la communauté. - La loi pour la limitation de la vente des terres. Si elle existe, faire plaidoyer pour son application. Si non, plaider pour sa création. Read less

1. To mobilize support and resources for foods that represent diverse nutritional values and promote agricultural practices that create sustainable livelihoods and food security in rural areas while combining biodiversity, resilient ecosystems, traditions and farmer innovations in a unique way. 2. To collaborate and work together with all relevant stakeholders in a coordinated manner, in support of community-led processes towards accelerating actions for good nutrition through the revival of forgotten foods, for reduction of hunger and ensuring food security and nutrition.

• Afforestation- to improve the effects of climate change and reduce soil erosion. • Rearing of small livestock like chickens-these can help in manure or buying farm inputs after selling. • Small scale businesses can support families to buy food in times of need. • Teaching church members in manure making to reduce hunger since community members can manage to harvest more yield even if they can have no money for buying fertilizer. • Careless eating methods which leads to wastage of food e.g. in times of weddings, funerals, tombstone unveiling ceremonies should be stopped. • Usage o... Read moref water bodies for farming even during dry season can help to reduce hunger. • Provision of irrigation materials to make use of water bodies even during the dry season can also help to reduce hunger. • Backyard gardens using water from boreholes can also reduce some minor costs like that of vegetables. All the above should be encouraged in the churches or mosques Read less

Within the proposal exercise children classified the three main scopes and they considered as the most urgent needs, they are: • Breaking poverty cycle. This means assigning more resources to ministries of government involved. • Increasing of budget should be reflected in the resources provided to municipalities. • Improving school meals program. Children and young people consider as they spend most of their daily life in the schools, the quality and quantity of school meals should improve • The children and young people who are suffering from hunger, should receive special support on ... Read moremental health, since the consequences they can experience in the future can affect their growth, self-esteem, capacity to learn, concentrate, mood, illnesses, etc. Read less

1. Education and Capacity Building * Develop more initiatives focused on knowledge transfer and capacity building in nutrition, gardening, and composting. * Conduct direct community training to ensure understanding and implementation of key concepts. 2. Change Ambassadors * Identify and support individuals or organizations advocating for change, equipping them with correct information and tools to reach larger audiences. * Use familiar and trusted community members to share knowledge and motivation. 3. Networking and Collaboration * Strengthen networking between CSOs to promote the exchange of... Read more ideas, foster collaboration, and provide integrated support. 4. Garden Initiatives * Encourage backyard and community gardening through the provision of seeds, gardening tools, and other essential resources. * Organize workshops and practical training sessions on gardening, composting, and sustainable agricultural practices. 5. Fundraising Campaigns Launch initiatives to raise funds for establishing community farms, purchasing nutritious foods for soup kitchens, and supporting Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers. 6. Awareness Campaigns * Implement community-wide awareness initiatives to educate people on nutrition, gardening, and the importance of balanced diets. * Incorporate cooking demonstrations to practically prepare healthy meals. 7. Government Interventions Advocate for government to reduce the cost of water and improve access to affordable utilities for gardening and food production. 8. Resource Accessibility Enhance access to essential resources, such as efficient social grants. 9. Job Creation and Employment Opportunities Support initiatives aimed at increasing household incomes to enable families to afford nutritious foods.. 11. Stakeholder Support Systems Involve various stakeholders—government bodies, private sector entities, and CSOs—to provide consistent and collaborative support for community-based solutions. Read less

1) Food Availability and Access: 1.1. - Emergency Food Relief: Implement emergency (yet nutritious) food relief programs, droughts or natural disasters 1.2. - Strengthening Supply Chains: Improve infrastructure and logistics to ensure efficient food distribution. 1.3. - Access to land and water. 2) Economic Constraints 2.1. - Social Safety Nets: Expand and strengthen social safety net programs to provide financial assistance to vulnerable populations. Consider innovative and efficient approaches, like a Universal Basic Income: https://basicincome.org, which was already piloted very successfull... Read morey in one part of Namibia but so far not yet implemented at national level: http://bignam.org 2.2. - Targeted Food Subsidies: Implement targeted food subsidies for low-income households. 3) Mindset and Beliefs 3.1. - Community Mobilization: Engage community leaders and influencers to promote healthy dietary practices. 3.2. - Behaviour Change Communication: Develop effective communication strategies to address misconceptions and promote healthy eating, such as Nutrition-for-Health (www.nafsan.org/n4h) 4) Lack of Information and Education 4.1. - Mass Media Campaigns: Use mass media to disseminate nutrition information and promote healthy eating, hereby also using RightStart Namibia (www.rightstart.com.na), a platform to support parents of young children. 4.2. - Community-Based Education: Organize community-based nutrition education programs (such as Nutrition for Health) to reach diverse populations. 5) Traditional Practices 5.1. - Identify Nutrient-Rich Traditional Foods: Promote the consumption of traditional foods that are rich in nutrients 6) Discrimination and Inequality 6.1. - Inclusive Policies: Implement policies that address discrimination and ensure equal access to food and healthcare. 6.2. - Empowerment Programs: Empower marginalized groups, particularly women, to participate in decision-making and access resources. Read less