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Participants came up with urgent actions that should be done to find urgent solutions to nutrition related challenges. And they think that the central and local government institutions, faith denominations and NGOs have key roles to play. The actions they suggested are as follow: 1. Training people on how to take care of their arable land and that they should breed small livestock. 2. People should be sensitized not to misuse their harvest 3. Sensitizing citizens to engage in income generating activities so that they diversify their income. 4. Sensitize people around healthy eating 5. Sensitiz... Read moreing people around hygiene and cleanliness 6. People should be enabled to have access to improved seeds 7. Sensitized people around eating balanced diets 8. Sensitized people around birth planning 9. Initiating projects aiming at increasing food production 10. People spending time on public places erring should be held accountable as they do not contribute in food production. Read less

1. Invest in community-led, context-sensitive solutions: Provide targeted support to address specific challenges, such as climate impacts and conflict, and integrate nutrition with livelihoods and other sectors to address household food insecurity. 2. Ensure accountability across all levels: Strengthen leadership accountability at local, national, and international levels, ensuring healthcare systems, governments, civil society, and partners fulfil commitments and effectively distribute resources. Political will and high-level accountability are crucial. 3. Promote multi-sectoral collaboration... Read more: Break down silos by fostering partnerships between health, nutrition, and other sectors to deliver sustainable, integrated programmes that address food security and malnutrition comprehensively. This includes those involved in direct delivery, as well as government and civil society. 4. Advocate for international action against conflict-induced hunger: Enforce compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL), hold states accountable for using hunger as a weapon, and keep conflict-related hunger on the global agenda. 5. Invest in nutrition education and implementation research: Invest in nutrition education and training for caregivers, community health workers, and traditional leaders to enhance understanding of balanced diets and strengthen community resilience to malnutrition. Changing health systems and services requires rigorous testing and adaptation to user needs. Modelling alone is insufficient, and implementation research is a critical, often missing step. 6. Leverage climate finance for local, nutrition-sensitive interventions: Increase access to climate finance to support nutrition-sensitive programmes, ensuring funds are provided as grants, not loans. Prioritise channeling these resources to local levels, focusing on initiatives that benefit women, children, and other local groups while enhancing climate-resilient food systems. Read less

The following are actions participants think as urgently needed, and suggested that central and local governments should play a key role without forgetting NGOs and Faith denominations. 1. Sensitizing people to work in cooperatives and associations, 2. Sensitizing people to modern farming, 3. Good nutrition to children, 4. Sensitizing parents to great role of good nutrition. 5. Capacity building to all people categories about good nutrition, 6. Sensitizing people to avoid laziness, 7. Local administration should even punish anybody who do not take care of knowledge got from workshops 8. Capaci... Read morety building about the period to start feeding children with balanced diet, 9. Sensitizing farmers to grow selected seeds on the basis modern farming techniques 10. Growing agroforestry trees 11. Communities water supply 12. Supply of medicines to malnutrition victims, 13. Distribution to balanced diet at medical centers. Read less

1. Community education on nutrition, food preparations, and consumption. This can be done through community engagements with different groups, including the church, traditional leaders, teachers, health personnel, and parents. Churches already have some of these programs for the prevention of malaria. It will be a good idea to include nutrition. 2. Families need financial literacy to help them understand the importance of saving money for future use. 3. Churches recommend using radio programs to engage the community on the importance of nutrition and create a platform for children's participat... Read moreion in decision-making at home. 4. Children want school production units to be revamped so that schools can grow their food. Read less

The current practice is that, some family prepare food for their children’s school meal box. Some have knowledge on different food groups and they try to feed their children as well as possible. In some of the early childcare centers, the teacher organizes and prepares proper and nutritious snacks or traditional snack for children. During the discussion, one church community established a fund mechanism and provided some amount of cash to pregnant women. The parents provided long-term recommendations as follows: • There should be parents and school management committees to monitor the food... Read more and snack markets from the schools. • Parents should organize to prepare the local foods and feed their children • Strengthen the Church community and network and promote nutrition (food safety and security) through this (nutrition dialogue) platform • More home gardening and planting nutritious fruits for children and sharing with others. • Limit outside food consuming • Awareness raising for parents and children. • Limit utilization of food dyes. Read less

Urgent Actions mentioned are: - It is recommended to cultivate as many vegetables as possible around the home's backyard and feed them the children. If children start to eat vegetables at an early age, they will develop the habit of eating vegetables as they get older, which is helpful for children's nutritional development. - Overeating can also be harmful to children. Although children can be fed properly with the resources God has provided, they must be properly nurtured and cared for as God’s Word tells us not to overeat. - Churches to educate parents on how to nurture their kids in kind... Read moreergartens and provide as much support as possible for child nutrition. The support of the church is important, just as community support is vital, especially for children residing in these villages. Social development organizations can be more effective if they can collaborate with the church. - Preschool is essential to have in every village. Preschools provide training for teachers, which strengthens their understanding of child care, and parents gain more knowledge about child care as well. For this reason, parents work hard to ensure their children’s nutrition but there are obstacles and problems. Moreover, there are also ways for children to share their parents what they have learned in preschool. Read less

as accoes identificadas pelo stakeholders foram: Sensibilizar as comunidades a prática de outras culturas; Criar campanhas de plantio de árvores frutíferas; Sensibilizar as comunidades sobre boas práticas de alimentação; abertura de mais furos de água; Distribuicao de sementes por parte do Governo tanto quanto das organizações da sociedade civil;

1. To multiply improved seeds and chemical fertilizers and make them available on time to protect such plants: Government, Non profit organisations, seed producers 2. To increase small livestock: done by Government and partners 3. To increase fruit trees: done by Government, Population and partners 4. Organize trainings about family planning: done by Government, churches, Health District leaders 5. To protect the environment and the soil: done by Government, Agronomists and veterinarians, partners 6. Avail trained technicians on best farming techniques by the government institutions 7. Raise a... Read morewareness among populations on how to invest in good nutrition, caring for their own life: done by the administration, health community workers, light mothers, community-based organizations on Family Planning 8. To increase the number of VSLAs (saving and lending associations) : Administration, Non-profit Organisations 9. To organize trainings and sensitizations on balanced diet: done by government institutions, NGOs 10. Sensitizations on harvest management: Governement institutions and locally based organizations 11. Through churches preachings and the administration sensitization, mobilize community members on good management of harvest and good nutrition. 12. To sensitize people on changing negative mindset hindering good nutrition (fruits are for children, milk and eggs are for rich and civilized people) 13. Non profit Organizations and Government can help so that farmers get improved seeds and fertilizers on time Read less

- Faire des sensibilisations sur les notions de nutrition et d’alimentation (a travers les relais de la zone de sante de MOKALI ont peut organiser dans la communaute sous forme de focus group des echanges sur les bonnes pratiques alimentaires et de nutrition, soit on peut aussi organiser des séances de démonstration culinaire dans les places publics afin d’apprendre a la communaute comment faire des combinaisons simples avec les aliments locaux et disponibles dans le milieu), - Augmenter le nombre des forages d’eau afin de permettre a tous habitant de MOKALI d’accéder a l’eau pota... Read moreble sans parcourir des longues distances et ceci va éviter ou réduire les maladies hydriques qui ouvrent la porte a la malnutrition, - Assainir le milieu en faisant la promotion de l’utilisation des poubelles d’abords dans les menages ensuite dans les places publics comme les marches et les arrets de bus afin de réduire l’insalubrité qui cause des maladies chez les enfants, - Que le gouvernement donne du travail aux parents ou des AGR, pour permettre aux menages qui n’ont pas du travail d’avoir un peu d’argent de payer les aliments a donner aux enfants, Read less

To overcome these challenges, it is essential to educate parents and caregivers extensively. They should be informed about timely vaccinations according to the child’s age and the consequences of malnutrition. Parents need guidance on providing a nutritious food and regularly measuring their child’s weight and height. Emphasizing the importance of the first 1,000 days of a child’s life is crucial. Additionally, preventing domestic violence and improving economic conditions are necessary. Parents should avoid giving harmful foods like junk food and ensure proper care and knowledge. Monito... Read morering and changing the behaviors of caregivers and parents are also important steps. Teachers play a crucial role in addressing nutrition issues to encourage parents to prepare balanced meals from the three main food groups and include nutritious foods. Teachers to share knowledge with parents, help children develop a taste for nutritious foods, even if they initially dislike them, by making mealtime enjoyable and attentive. Teachers to ensure that children from different backgrounds receive balanced nutrition. They could collaborate with healthcare providers for educational sessions and regular health check-ups. Teachers to connect families with nutrition support programs and monitor children’s nutrition at school, ensuring they get enough rest and encouraging them to eat vegetables. Incorporate lessons on the benefits of good nutrition and listen to feedback from parents about changes in their children's behavior. Read less

To promote larger-scale community farming and a self-sufficient agricultural system (home vegetable gardening) within the village. It is necessary for farmers and village development committees to collaborate and essential to work together to systematically manage the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers in farming areas. Parents need to manage their income and expenses efficiently to ensure their children receive adequate nutrition. To promote child nutrition development, village development committees need to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to conduct educational sessions for pa... Read morerents. Read less

Les ACTIONS/Recommandations à menées sont énumérées comme suit : Sensibiliser la population sur : - Le planning familial pour lutter contre les naissances indésirables, - Le divorce ça perturbe la vie sociale des familles ; - La polygamie crée des jalousies, des haines, les incompréhensions, les tensions; ça déstabilise les familles en termes des dépenses supplémentaires dont les papas deviennent incapables de supporter les charges ; - Que l’Etat Congolais prennent ses responsabilités (prise en charge de la population) en augmentant le salaire ; - Augmenter les points d’eau d... Read moreans certains quartiers de Gemena ; - Apporter les appuis des partenaires avec les AGR auprès des ménages ; - Renforcer les sensibilisations et former les gens en agriculture envue d’augmenter la production lors des récoltes ; - Que l’état congolais régularise la paie des salaires des fonctionnaires pour que les parents soient à mesure d’être responsable des charges de la famille ; Read less

GROUPE 1 - Appui de produits agricoles: ceci va se manifester par l'encouragement des producteurs agricoles locaux à produire davantage et être en mesure de répondre aux besoins de la communauté au niveau local. - Initier le projet de pisciculture et élevages: Dans les entités où la pêche est possible, il faudra que les communautés puissent s'adonner à cette activité pour lutter contre la faim et la malnutrition. - Créer des centres nutritionnels: Les participants ont estimé que si des centre nutritionnels sont créés, ils faciliteront l'alimentation des enfants et autres vulnér... Read moreables pour améliorer tant soi peu cette situation de malnutrition. - Initier les gens aux activités génératrices des revenus(AGRs): Comme il n'y a plus assez de terres cultivables, les participants ont estimé que si les gens sont sensibilisés pour faire des activités génératrices de revenus, cela peut être un début de solution pour lutter contre la faim et la malnutrition dans leur communauté. GROUPE 2 - Créer les AGRs: Cette proposition est ressortie dans tous les trois groupes, ce qui signifie que le gouvernement devrait en prendre compte dans la planification aussi bien budgétaire que dans le cadre de l'amélioration des conditions nutritionnelles de la population. - Appuyer les centres avec les produits nutritionnels: L'insuffisante des produits nutritionnels a été cité parmi les causes majeures de la malnutrition et cela devrait attirer l'attention des gouvernants s'ils veulent voir cette situation s'améliorer. - Avoir la disponibilité de l’eau potable - Faire l’Epargne - Pratiquer l’élevage - Sensibiliser la communauté sur la nutrition - Créer les forages d’eau GROUPE 3 - Créer les emplois - Appuyer les ménages en intrants agricoles - Multiplier les forages dans la communauté - Création des centres de santé - Multiplier la sensibilisation (médias, relais communautaires) Read less

os participantes identificaram as seguintes accoes : Campanhas de distribuição de sementes; Palestras sobre nutrição Sensibilização para a prática de outras culturas

Mais palestras sobre nutrição, Intervenção do governo tanto quanto da sociedade civil nos assuntos sobre nutrição, provisão de empregos, tradução de informações sobre saúde dadas nos hospitais para língua local, distribuição de papas nutritivas para mulheres grávidas e crianças.

1. The administration should closely monitor price surge of food products 2. Encourage farmers to adopt improved agricultural techniques and the use of improved seeds. This should be done by the Local Government and the regional office in charge of agriculture. 3. Raise awareness among the population on improved agro-pastoral techniques. This work should be done by the Administration, religious denominations and NGOs 4. Raise awareness among households on the proper preparation of a balanced diet by the Administration, religious denominations and NGOs 5. Initiate kitchen gardens: recommendatio... Read moren for the community 6. Birth spacing: a recommendation to community members 7. Join community-based associations: recommendation to all members of the community 8. Avail improved seeds and chemical fertilizers on time: this should be done by the State 9. Soil erosion control by drawing contour lines, fighting bush fires and planting anti-erosion hedges: by the State and community members 10. Install handwashing devices in communities: for CHWs and the population 11. Setting up response teams to work in the event of a disaster: by the administration 12. Set up a contingency plan for these disasters: by government institutions 13. The ministry of health to build new health centers to reduce long distances in search of health services. 14. Security units and local leaders to prevent people selling food production in neighboring countries with approved permission. 15. Plan to set up community granaries: This should be done by government institutions. 16. NGOs and BPEAs should make pets available 17. Government institutions and non-government organizations should work to protect the environment through the administration 18. Sensitization of youth on agro-pastoral development by the administration and NGOs 19. Capacity building in nutrition by the State and NGOs 20. Capacity building on best agricultural techniques by government institutions and NGOs Read less