Project Title: Targeted Supplementary Feeding Programme (TSFP)
Project Overview: The TSFP aims to address moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) among children aged 6 to 59 months and to support acute malnourished pregnant and breastfeeding women (AM-PBW) in the Herat province of Afghanistan. The program is set to provide nutritional support to prevent further deterioration of health and to promote optimal nutrition practices through awareness campaigns.
Objectives:
- To treat moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) in children aged 6 to 59 months.
- To provide nutritional support for acute malnourished pregnant and breastfeeding women from the time of confirmed pregnancy up to their sixth month of breastfeeding.
- To increase nutrition awareness among caregivers through social behavior change communication (SBC).
Target Audience: The intended beneficiaries include approximately 42,468 individuals: 24,973 moderately malnourished children and 17,495 acutely malnourished pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Key Activities:
- Distribution of nutritious food commodities such as SuperCereal and LNS-PBW to targeted beneficiaries.
- Conducting monthly reporting and monitoring activities for tracking progress and outcomes in the National Nutrition Database.
- Providing awareness and education sessions to caregivers of MAM children and AM-PBW regarding optimal feeding practices and nutrition.
Timeline:
- Start Date: 15 October 2024
- End Date: 30 June 2025
Key Milestones:
- Completion of initial beneficiary assessments and food distribution setup.
- Monthly monitoring reports submitted by AADA to WFP.
- Final evaluation and reporting of project outcomes by end of June 2025.
Expected Outcomes:
- Efficient treatment of MAM, resulting in recovery rates of over 75% among targeted children.
- Increased awareness and positive behavior change in nutrition practices among targeted pregnant and breastfeeding women and their caregivers.