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Policy ASKS • Government should increase budget allocation to sustain the school feeding programme • Government should improve the quality of food served to meet the nutrition needs of the children • Government should design a framework for the recruitment of qualified and resourceful caterers for the school feeding programme • Ensure collaboration between The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Local Government and the Ministry of Finance • Increase the coverage of the school feeding program to harder to reach an... Read mored deprived communities, Read less

1. There is an immediate need to conduct community conversations to help parents, guardians, and caregivers understand nutrition and possibly conduct cooking demonstrations, especially for breastfeeding and expecting mothers. 2. The team is ready to conduct more recruitment of members into the S4T to help others improve their income levels. This will enable them to afford nutritious foods at home. 3. Traditional and faith leaders should be involved in educating families about the importance of storing enough food to last 12 months after harvest. Possibly come up with a by-law to enforce this u... Read morendertaking. Read less

- Campaña edu-comunicacional sobre DCI en kichwa (idioma local) y español. - Trabajo articulado entre instituciones. - Asumir responsabilidades iniciando en el hogar, a nivel comunitario y autoridades locales así como nacionales. - Inversión en proyectos de agua potable, priorizar esto proyectos a nivel comunitario. - Fomentar y concientizar el involucramiento de la familia en la crianza de los niños. - Generar espacios para que las familias puedan compartir experiencias positivas de salud y nutrición. - Generar políticas públicas a nivel nacional y local con enfoque en prevención de ... Read morela DCI Read less

1. They need access to resources such as small loans to invest in their fields and diversify crop production. The extra resources will also enable farmers to expand their farms and run them as businesses. This will increase income generation, allowing them to afford nutritious foods. 2. They need the construction of productive infrastructure, such as earth dams, and the provision of mechanized systems to enable them to conduct agricultural activities throughout the year. 3. Farmers are looking for partnerships with civil society to conduct community conversations and raise the levels of nutrit... Read moreion knowledge among mothers and caregivers, including fellow farmers. 4. They want traditional and faith leaders to advocate for crop diversification at the community level, as they hold a certain level of influence among their subjects. This will help break the traditional norms of monocropping among the many community members. 5. Farmers want the government to revise the Fertilizer Support Program (FISP) to include other nutrient-dense crops. Currently, farmers limit the scope of cultivation because other crops are not supported, and no market is available. Read less

1:One of the action they suggested was that ,we are supposed to bring some nutritious food stuff for them to encourage them. 2: Another one said that the price of fuel should reduce as that will help with the hardship 3: the government should declare free medical care because a lot of people died in the hospital for lack of funds to pay for commencement of treatment.

The urgent actions identified by the women include: 1. They suggested Nutrition education should be provided by pregnant women often 2. They proposed venturing into agriculture expecially planting of vegetables or making home gardens. Also they understand the importance of fish as one of the biggest nutrain to their children. 3. Financial support. Government role: the government should provide nutritious food for pregnant women in the hospitals. 4. Brest feeding babies as often as possible. Choosing more nutritious food to eat as pregnant women or nursing mother's than anything they see. 5. Dr... Read moreugs that contains zinc & iron should be given to them during child birth. Read less

Provision of quality education and subsidy on agricultural products

1. They want government to please provide resources necessary to improve yield. 2. Government or NGOs to provide iron and folic acid supplements free at hospitals for pregnant women because they can't afford it. This will help to prevent micronutrients deficiency during pregnancy and child birth, because if pregnant women have micronutrients deficiency cause serious birth defects in the body and it help to reduce malnutrition among pregnant women and the baby will be healthy.

Provision of high yield crops Affordable, accessible and available food for all School feeding programmes/ house to house feeding programmes

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