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Here you can explore outcomes from all Nutrition Dialogue events. These are extracted from the official Feedback Forms submitted by Convenors and are publicly available to encourage use of the information to inform efforts for improved nutrition for all. Use of this information must respect the Principles of Engagement and used in the context it is provided.

point de vu de parents sur la nutrition a Kenge

Urgent actions

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

Dialogue avec les menages et autres couches de la communauté

Urgent actions

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

Reflexion sur la problématique de la faim et la malnutrition dans la communauté de Kisantu

Urgent actions

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

World Vision UK Youth Advocacy Network Workshop

Urgent actions

This was discussed in the context of addressing the global decision-makers who attended the Global Food Security Summit, so the below recommendations are addressed to the world leaders present: 1) Provide humanitarian aid and funding to support communities impacted by food insecurity. 2) Invest in local food production, including agricultural development, small-scale farming, and sustainable food systems. 3) Expand school meal programmes to ensure children have food while learning, and support school gardening initiatives to grow nutritious food locally. 4) Develop and implement nutrition educ... Read moreation programmes in schools, communities, and healthcare settings to promote balanced diets, meal planning, cooking, and food budgeting. 5) Combat food waste and promote consumer protection with policies targeting manufacturers and food companies, while increasing public awareness for behavioural change. 6) Address economic causes of food insecurity by tackling rising food prices, providing income support to low-income families, and strengthening social welfare systems. 7) Invest in grassroots innovation and research, tailoring technology to each community’s context. Ensure access to affordable data and digital literacy programmes for rural and urban populations to empower communities in finding their own solutions. 8) Address root causes of conflict, such as poverty, cost of living crises, and gender inequality, while boosting humanitarian support in conflict zones and for displaced populations. 9) Promote conflict-sensitive development approaches that factor in the relationship between conflict and food insecurity, prioritising peacekeeping and international collaboration. 10) Mitigate climate change’s impact on food insecurity by investing in sustainable infrastructure, enacting policies focused on climate and food security, launching educational campaigns, and setting international standards. Read less

ACCELERATING ACTIONS FOR GOOD NUTRITION THROUGH THE REVIVAL OF FORGOTTEN FOODS

Urgent actions

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.

Contribution of School meals towards Nutrition and Academic Performance.

Urgent actions

Children recommended the following 1. Introduction of school meals program as an immediate action to reduce the effects of children staying long hours without eating 2. Introduction of Home Grown to promote sustainable means of having food throughout the year 3. Planting fruit trees to ensure the scarce food resource is readily available.

The Role of Faith leaders in fighting child hunger and malnutrition

Urgent actions

• 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

Amplificando las voces de los niños y niñas digitalmente

Urgent actions

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

Children in Khukhi village speak out on the issues affecting their nutrition

Urgent actions

• Introduction of School Feeding Programs The government should establish school feeding programs in areas affected by hunger. This initiative would encourage consistent school attendance as learners are assured of receiving meals, thereby supporting both education and nutrition. • Establishment of School Gardens Schools should be encouraged to set up school gardens to grow fruits and vegetables. The produce can be consumed by learners or sold to generate funds for purchasing additional food items. This approach promotes sustainability and practical learning on agriculture and nutrition. �... Read more�� Provision of Irrigation Materials The government should procure and distribute irrigation equipment to communities experiencing hunger. This intervention would boost local food production, ensuring the availability of food throughout the year, even during dry seasons. • Promotion of Appropriate Production Choices Families should be educated on making informed agricultural production choices that enhance household nutrition. This could involve training on the cultivation of nutrient-dense crops and the adoption of farming techniques that support better yields and food diversity. Read less

Comming Together for Better Nutrition in Central Namibia (Otjozondjupa Region)

Urgent actions

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

Tackling Serious Malnutrition Challenges in Namibia’s Omaheke Region

Urgent actions

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

Nutrition Challenges & Solutions in Namibia’s Rural South (Hoachanas)

Urgent actions

1) Food Availability and Access: 1.1. - Emergency Food Relief: Implement emergency food relief programs in regions affected by food shortages, droughts or natural disasters, hereby ensuring nutritious enough food items. 1.2. - Strengthening Supply Chains: Improve infrastructure and logistics to ensure efficient food distribution. 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 w... Read moreas already piloted very successfully 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

Les Habitudes alimentaires dans la famille

Urgent actions

1. D’effectuer régulièrement des dialogues nutritionnels dans les communautés et la promotion sur les bonnes pratiques nutritionnelles. 2. Besoins plus d’appui dans les activités génératrices des revenus et aussi alimentaires étant donné un taux élevé de chômages. 3. Octroie de terres arabes pour étendre leur culture vivrière 4. Regrouper des parents à des associations pour promouvoir des initiatives de développement durable. 5. Appui des formations sanitaires à des aliments thérapeutiques pour des cas de malnutrition 6. Faible notification des cas de malnutrition à cause... Read more de faiblesse de la sensibilisation et manque de mécanisme de surveillance communautaire des cas de malnutrition 7. Promouvoir des sensibilisations des communautés sur les bonnes pratiques nutritionnelles en capitalisant surtout les églises comme un canal principal, les églises devraient être impliquées dans les changements des comportements, elles ont un pouvoir transformateur des bénéficiaires. Read less

Les maternités rapprochées sont aussi à la base de la malnutrition des enfants

Urgent actions

Les hommes de la communauté ont des perspectives variées sur cette situation. Certains soulignent l'importance de renforcer les infrastructures de santé et d'améliorer l'accès aux services médicaux pour lutter contre la malnutrition. D'autres mettent en avant la nécessité d'une diversification des cultures et d'une meilleure gestion des ressources agricoles pour assurer une alimentation équilibrée. Un autre groupe a préconisé l'accès aux semences et intrants, promouvoir le petit élevage (poules, chèvres>>)

Comment les enfants détermine ce que c’est “Etre bien nourri”

Urgent actions

La solution est d'abord de trouver comment avoir beaucoup de viande sur le marché pour que les parents s'en procurent. Aussi que les enfants acceptent de manger des légumes même s'ils ne les aiment pas Que les fruits soient toujours là à tout moment, pas seulement en saison de pluie, car c'est en cette saison qu'il y a beaucoup de mangues et autres fruits Qu'il y ait de l'élevage pour qu'il y ait de la viande sur le marché

Healthy Plates, Bright futures: The school feeding Revolution

Urgent actions

Participants identified several urgent actions to address nutrition challenges. Key proposals included engaging various stakeholders to create a collaborative approach, conducting a comprehensive needs assessment to understand specific gaps, and implementing regular monitoring and evaluation to track progress. They also emphasized the importance of digital mapping to identify areas with the highest nutritional needs and ensure targeted interventions. Additionally, a meal-for-meal initiative was suggested, where communities contribute meals, creating a more sustainable and locally driven soluti... Read moreon to school feeding. These actions were seen as crucial steps toward improving access to nutrition for children. Read less

The Nutrition Nexus: Connecting people, ideas, and solutions

Urgent actions

The technical staff identified several urgent actions to address the community’s nutrition-related challenges and proposed measures to ensure their effective implementation: 1. Capacity Building for CHPs: Focus CHPs’ training on community nutrition, equipping them with the skills to address nutrition challenges holistically rather than solely through clinical approaches. Recruit and deploy more CHPs to enhance outreach and service delivery, particularly in underserved areas. 2. Training and Regulation of Daycare Centers: Conduct training for daycare operators on essential WASH practices an... Read mored appropriate child feeding methods to promote better health outcomes. Develop and enforce regulations to ensure daycare centers adhere to acceptable childcare and nutrition standards. 3. Policies on Food Fortification: Advocate for the implementation of policies promoting food fortification to enhance the nutritional value of staple foods and address widespread nutrient deficiencies. 4. Promotion of Self-Help Groups: Sensitize the community on the value of self-help groups as platforms for mutual support, skill sharing, and capacity building in health and nutrition practices. 5. Kitchen Garden Models: Establish a demonstration kitchen garden at Makongeni Health Center to showcase best practices and encourage households to adopt similar food security initiatives. Read less

The Nutrition Nexus: Connecting people, ideas, and solutions

Urgent actions

Participants in the Bomet dialogue identified several urgent actions to address the county’s nutrition challenges. First, they emphasized promoting mixed farming to increase access to diverse food groups. This approach would ensure households grow a variety of crops, including fruits, vegetables, and protein-rich foods, rather than relying solely on cash crops like tea. The participants also highlighted the importance of adopting kitchen gardening as a practical solution. Kitchen gardens would allow families to grow nutritious foods close to home, making it easier to prepare balanced meals u... Read moresing locally available ingredients. This would particularly benefit households where parents are preoccupied with tea farming and have limited time for meal preparation. Another key recommendation was to raise awareness about the benefits of a balanced diet and train communities on how to use locally available foods to meet nutritional needs. This education would involve teaching proper food preparation techniques and addressing cultural barriers that prioritize income generation over nutrition. Participants stressed the need to encourage the use of medical interventions over herbal remedies for nutrition-related health issues, particularly for mothers and children. They proposed conducting community-based health campaigns to build trust in medical solutions and improve healthcare access. To move these actions forward, participants suggested engaging local agricultural extension officers, health workers, and schools to provide training and resources. Additionally, they called for collaboration between local government, non-governmental organizations, and community leaders to support initiatives like kitchen gardening and mixed farming. These efforts would help ensure sustainable improvements in household nutrition and overall well-being. Read less

The Nutrition Nexus: Connecting people, ideas, and solutions

Urgent actions

Participants identified several urgent actions to address the nutrition challenges discussed. Empowering Community Health Promoters (CHPs) was emphasized as a critical step in strengthening grassroots efforts. Promoting agricultural diversification and encouraging kitchen gardens were proposed to improve household access to nutritious foods and reduce reliance on single cash crops like tea. Health education for antenatal and breastfeeding mothers was deemed essential, focusing on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding and maternal nutrition. Participants also stressed the need for field vis... Read moreits to engage directly with women, persons with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence, addressing their unique needs and barriers. Additionally, monitoring and evaluating policies and advocating for the Facility Improvement Fund Bill were highlighted as priorities to ensure effective implementation and resource allocation. These actions would foster sustainable, community-driven solutions to nutrition challenges. Read less

Forum sur la nutrition : la voix des enfants

Urgent actions

Les enfants et jeunes adolescents de Tshiyanda formulé des recommandations afin d’améliorer la nutrition au sein de leur communauté. Signalons que tous enfants ont été d’accord que la cause principale de la faim dans leur village est que les parents ne cultivent pas et les peu qui font les champs sont découragés par la pourriture des tubercules de manioc, aliment de base du milieu. . Il s’agit notamment de 1.Que Vision Mondiale et le gouvernement appuient les ménages avec les intrants (outils et semence de qualité) pour la culture agriculture de maïs et manioc, 2. diversifier l... Read morees cultures vues que le manioc est attaqué par une maladie qui fait pourrir les tubercules. 3.que les parents scolarisent leurs enfants afin que ces derniers trouvent l’emploi et achètent à manger pour eux et pour leurs parents. 4. toujours bien se laver les mains avant de manger Les participants ont profité pour sensibiliser les autres sur l’hygiène corporel, l’implication des enfants et des jeunes, l’encadrement des enfants et des jeunes à travers des groupes formels comme els associations communautaires, les écoles, églises et WV. Read less

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point de vu de parents sur la nutrition a Kenge

Dialogue avec les menages et autres couches de la communauté

Reflexion sur la problématique de la faim et la malnutrition dans la communauté de Kisantu

World Vision UK Youth Advocacy Network Workshop

ACCELERATING ACTIONS FOR GOOD NUTRITION THROUGH THE REVIVAL OF FORGOTTEN FOODS

Contribution of School meals towards Nutrition and Academic Performance.

The Role of Faith leaders in fighting child hunger and malnutrition

Amplificando las voces de los niños y niñas digitalmente

Children in Khukhi village speak out on the issues affecting their nutrition

Comming Together for Better Nutrition in Central Namibia (Otjozondjupa Region)

Tackling Serious Malnutrition Challenges in Namibia’s Omaheke Region

Nutrition Challenges & Solutions in Namibia’s Rural South (Hoachanas)

Les Habitudes alimentaires dans la famille

Les maternités rapprochées sont aussi à la base de la malnutrition des enfants

Comment les enfants détermine ce que c’est “Etre bien nourri”

Healthy Plates, Bright futures: The school feeding Revolution

The Nutrition Nexus: Connecting people, ideas, and solutions

The Nutrition Nexus: Connecting people, ideas, and solutions

The Nutrition Nexus: Connecting people, ideas, and solutions

Forum sur la nutrition : la voix des enfants

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