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The children highlighted several areas of improvement, and these are explained below; Caregivers should be taught the importance of good nutrition for school going children. Breakfast should be provided for all of them and those who manage to pack lunch boxes for their children should pack healthy local foods. Junk food such as sweets and cakes should be avoided. The children also suggested that one of the ways in which their knowledge in good nutrition can be included in improving nutrition is through their participation in making the budget for food in the home. Parents should be sensitized ... Read moreon the importance of school feeding programs and the government, and partners should upscale it even to secondary schools. Some of the suggested solutions to the problem of food shortage/insecurity were; inculcating practical knowledge in food processing (dried vegetables and caterpillars and other local protein rich foods), storage and the development of backyard gardens and orchards. It was also suggested that farmers can be encouraged to engage in nutrition sensitive agriculture and be empowered by providing farming inputs on time for maximum utilization. It was suggested that homes should develop backyard gardens and take up poultry farming. In addition, the government should fund communities and schools to grow food and provide them with fruit trees for orchards. It should further sensitize them on its efficient use of food for optimum nutrition. Read less

The participants identified several urgent actions to address nutrition challenges in their community, with a strong focus on improving school feeding programs and food quality. They recommended that the government provide adequate and consistent food supplies in schools, ensuring meals are cooked daily and include essential ingredients such as oil, tomatoes, and protein sources like meat. They emphasized the need for safe and nutritious food, calling for strict monitoring to prevent expired food from being served and for cooks to be held accountable so that food is not diverted or sold. Child... Read moreren also urged the government to ban harmful chemicals used in food production, highlighting concerns about long‑term health risks. Access to clean drinking water in schools was another priority, as they recognized its importance for overall health and nutrition. To take these recommendations forward, the children proposed stronger government oversight of school feeding programs, including regular checks on food quality and preparation. They also suggested community involvement in monitoring, so that parents and local leaders can help ensure accountability. By voicing these urgent needs, the children demonstrated their commitment to shaping practical solutions that would directly improve their nutrition, health, and learning outcomes. Read less

The children highlighted several areas of improvement, and these are explained below, the promotion of health eating habits, parents should provide balanced meals which includes fruits, vegetable, proteins and grains, establish school feeding programmes, Create of school and community gardens for fruits and vegetables, provide IEC on Nutrition to children, parents and care givers, support breastfeeding and proper infant feeding practices conduct regular health and nutrition checkups to identify and treat malnutrition early, Encourage proper food hygiene and sanitation to prevent illness, commu... Read morenities should support food production project ( fish and poultry farming) and nutrition awareness activities. Banning the sale of junk foods in the school premises. (Market). The above stated recommendations include improvements at both household, community and school level indicating the identification of shared responsibility to improve nutrition. Read less

1. Children want support from school administration, traditional leaders, faith leaders and their parents to conduct sensitization activities in the community to emphasize the need to fight and end malnutrition through increased knowledge. 2. Children want traditional and faith leaders to support the provision of school meals and gather community support to provide the needed food to schools to ensure the home-grown school meals program succeeds 3. There is need to implement the existing by-laws to ensure domestic animals are controlled so that communities can embark on gardens to improve nutr... Read moreition at home and schools. this will improve children attendance, concentration in class and performance. 4. Government must prioritize the school feeding program in its national budget to cater for all schools and grades. This will not only improve educational outcomes, but also help fight malnutrition. Read less

During the Kwaekese Nutrition Dialogue, children identified several urgent actions to address the nutrition challenges they face. A top priority was the improvement of the school feeding programme, with calls for larger portions, more balanced meals, and greater inclusion of protein and vegetables. They emphasized that school meals should not only fill stomachs but also contribute to healthy growth. Another urgent recommendation was the promotion of irrigation farming. Children recognized that reliance on rainfall leads to food shortages in the dry season, and proposed that government and NGOs... Read more support farmers with irrigation systems to ensure year-round food production. They also suggested the establishment of school gardens, which would provide a sustainable source of vegetables and equip children with agricultural skills. This was seen as a practical way to supplement diets and reduce seasonal gaps. Beyond food production, participants highlighted the need to improve road networks and address security concerns. Poor infrastructure and risks such as robbery discourage food transportation, limiting availability and raising costs. Children proposed that authorities prioritize road improvements and community safety to strengthen food access. Finally, they stressed the importance of increasing access to protein-rich foods like eggs, fish, and meat, and ensuring fruits are available beyond seasonal limits. These actions, they argued, should be taken forward through collaboration between government, schools, communities, and farmers, with children’s voices included in planning. Read less

During the Bulingyin Nutrition Dialogue Phase 2, children identified several urgent actions to address the nutrition challenges they face. A key priority was the expansion of the School Feeding Programme to include Junior High School pupils and to improve the quality and diversity of meals provided. They proposed that schools and government collaborate to ensure meals are balanced and not monotonous. Children also emphasized the need for school gardening initiatives to be scaled up and supported with resources. They saw gardens as both a source of fresh vegetables during lean seasons and a pla... Read moretform for learning practical agricultural skills. At the household level, participants recommended nutrition education for parents, focusing on equitable food distribution, crop diversification, and the importance of protein and micronutrients for children’s growth. They urged parents to store more food after harvest rather than selling it all immediately, to reduce seasonal hunger. On a broader scale, children called for alternative livelihoods and climate-resilient farming practices to help families withstand economic pressures and climate variability. They proposed that government and NGOs provide training and support to strengthen household resilience. Overall, the children’s proposals combined practical, community-driven solutions with advocacy for systemic changes, reflecting their desire to be active contributors to improving nutrition at home, in school, and across their community. Read less

Children in the Dagomba nutrition dialogue identified several urgent actions to improve nourishment. At the household level, they stressed the need for parents to provide dietary variety, ensuring meals are not repetitive and include proteins, vegetables, and fruits. They urged caregivers to feed children three times daily, avoid denying food as punishment, and reduce reliance on artificial spices. Hygiene was emphasized, with children proposing that parents wash hands before cooking and encourage children to wash fruits before eating. They also suggested nutrition education for parents, so ca... Read moreregivers can learn about balanced diets, safe food preparation, and proper meal planning to reduce wastage. Children highlighted the importance of consuming protein-rich foods for growth and strength, eating fruits after meals, and avoiding late-night eating to prevent illness. To take these actions forward, children proposed a collaborative approach: parents should adopt better practices at home, communities should organize awareness sessions, and schools could reinforce nutrition education. Children themselves committed to avoiding food wastage, practicing hygiene, and supporting their parents in food-related activities. Together, these proposals reflect a strong desire for shared responsibility—between children, caregivers, and the wider community—to ensure improved nourishment and healthier growth. Read less

During the workshop, children identified several urgent actions needed to improve nutrition in their households and communities. At the household level, they emphasized the importance of parents cooking with patience, maintaining hygiene, and preparing balanced meals with a variety of ingredients. They urged caregivers to avoid denying food as punishment, to serve meals hot and well-prepared, and to involve children in weekly menu planning to reduce monotony and wastage. Children also called for government and community support. They proposed training sessions for parents on preparing nutritio... Read moreus meals, as well as agricultural support to grow vegetables like cabbage and carrots. Families should be encouraged to diversify crops and rear small livestock such as poultry, goats, and sheep to increase access to protein-rich foods. Importantly, children recognized their own role in taking these actions forward. They committed to eating the food provided at home, avoiding wastage, learning about healthy food choices, and assisting parents in food-related activities. By combining household responsibility, community support, and government intervention, the children envisioned a collaborative approach to tackling nutrition challenges and ensuring better nourishment for all. Read less

Nutrition education/awareness campaigns/roadshows/radio talk shows /television adverts/ school visits by health professionals to talk on nutrition Implementation of Urban resilience programmes to assist vulnerable families so they can access address their food insecurities at household level Increasing the number of community health facilities and ensuring they offer youth friendly health care services Engage the local leadership/local MPs on nutrition issues that the youth felt can be addressed locall

Inclusion of communities in nutrition issues and cascading of government decisions & programmes on nutrition issues to the common man so as to gey buy in of communities. Inclusion of the youth at high stake holders platforms on nutrition issues Promotion of exclusive breastfeeding and proper foods on supplementary feeding of young children Education of communities on food fortification products in the market & the benefits. Nutrition education campaigns in communities, schools and also to vulnerable groups.