Project Title: Provision of Adequate and Preventive Life-Saving Nutritional Services to Children Under Five, Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women in High-Priority Districts of Herat
Project Overview: This project aims to deliver essential nutritional services to vulnerable populations in high-priority districts of Herat, focusing on preventing malnutrition and improving health outcomes among young children and women of reproductive age.
Objectives:
- To provide essential nutrition interventions for children under five years old.
- To support pregnant and breastfeeding women with targeted nutritional services.
- To enhance the capacity of local health and community systems to sustain nutrition-related activities.
Target Audience: Children under five years old, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women living in high-priority districts of Herat.
Key Activities:
- Distribution of nutritional supplements and ready-to-use therapeutic foods.
- Conducting community awareness campaigns on nutrition and health.
- Training local health workers and volunteers on nutrition screening and intervention.
Timeline: Start Date: 15 May 2025 End Date: 14 May 2026
Key Milestones:
- Project initiation and community engagement.
- First round of nutritional supplement distribution.
- Mid-term review and assessment.
Expected Outcomes:
- Improved nutritional status among children under five and women of reproductive age.
- Increased awareness and knowledge on nutrition practices within communities.