The report of the State Coordination Committee meeting of NACDOR led National Campaign on Nutrition for Dignity shows the current challenges in nutrition of Dalit and Adivasis as felt by activists in the state of Gujarat.
This report would be useful for all engaged in training and education on social audit for nutrition and food security related programmes for ensuring 100 per cent deliveries in quality, quantity and access for all who are entitled for services and deliveries in education, nutrition and food security .The training was conducted under Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition supported and NACDOR led National Campaign on Nutrition for Dignity.
SBI Youth for India Fellowship 2016-17 - Final ReportAnkur Chhabra
“Social behaviour change communication and community mobilisation to address the issue of maternal and child malnutrition in Palghar district, Maharashtra”
This report would be useful for all seeking answer to rural development securing 100 per cent delivery of the entitlements. I suggest mandatory social audit for all villages engaging NGO's through Gram Sabhas since panchayat leaders wish to retain votes without causing any harm to any. NGO's organising social audits absolves Panchayat leaders of the responsibility of the findings of the social audit report. Ejaz Khan, Sarpanch of Kota Panchayat is an ideal Sarpanch offering cooperation in the social audit which Dr. Alam conducted in 2014.
An evaluation study of mid day meal programmeTapasya123
For giving a boost to universalisation of primary education by increasing enrolment,
attendance and retention and simultaneously improving the nutritional status of students
in primary classes, The National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education
which is popularly known as the Mid-day Meal Scheme was launched by the Government
of India in 1995. In this research study an evaluation of Mid Day Programme in
Jaipur is being done mainly based on primary data. The universe of the study is
Jaipur, and the sample size used is 100 children of government schools. Views of
some of the available teachers in the schools are also covered in this study. The study
states that MDM Programmme is really helpful in removing classroom hunger, increasing
enrollments and daily attendance of the children. Several steps are yet to be taken
to improve the implementation of the programme and to provide best quality of Mid
Day Meal to school children.
For giving a boost to universalisation of primary education by increasing enrolment,
attendance and retention and simultaneously improving the nutritional status of students
in primary classes, The National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education
which is popularly known as the Mid-day Meal Scheme was launched by the Government
of India in 1995. In this research study an evaluation of Mid Day Programme in
Jaipur is being done mainly based on primary data. The universe of the study is
Jaipur, and the sample size used is 100 children of government schools. Views of
some of the available teachers in the schools are also covered in this study. The study
states that MDM Programmme is really helpful in removing classroom hunger, increasing
enrollments and daily attendance of the children. Several steps are yet to be taken
to improve the implementation of the programme and to provide best quality of Mid
Day Meal to school children.
The Mid-Day Meal (MDM) program in India began in the 1960s but was expanded nationwide in 2001 under a Supreme Court order to provide school meals with 300 calories and 8-12g of protein daily. Over 100 million children now benefit. MDM has increased enrollment, especially for girls and disadvantaged groups. However, infrastructure is still lacking in many schools. Proper cooking facilities, utensils, water and fuel are needed. Community participation also remains limited. Going forward, the program aims to address nutrition quality and add health interventions, while preventing corruption.
Community Health Intervention. With HLL Lifecare Ltd in Kerala and Karnataka. Project Arogya with Cairn India https://hlfppt.org/tag/ngo-working-for-csr-projects/
This report would be useful for all engaged in training and education on social audit for nutrition and food security related programmes for ensuring 100 per cent deliveries in quality, quantity and access for all who are entitled for services and deliveries in education, nutrition and food security .The training was conducted under Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition supported and NACDOR led National Campaign on Nutrition for Dignity.
SBI Youth for India Fellowship 2016-17 - Final ReportAnkur Chhabra
“Social behaviour change communication and community mobilisation to address the issue of maternal and child malnutrition in Palghar district, Maharashtra”
This report would be useful for all seeking answer to rural development securing 100 per cent delivery of the entitlements. I suggest mandatory social audit for all villages engaging NGO's through Gram Sabhas since panchayat leaders wish to retain votes without causing any harm to any. NGO's organising social audits absolves Panchayat leaders of the responsibility of the findings of the social audit report. Ejaz Khan, Sarpanch of Kota Panchayat is an ideal Sarpanch offering cooperation in the social audit which Dr. Alam conducted in 2014.
An evaluation study of mid day meal programmeTapasya123
For giving a boost to universalisation of primary education by increasing enrolment,
attendance and retention and simultaneously improving the nutritional status of students
in primary classes, The National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education
which is popularly known as the Mid-day Meal Scheme was launched by the Government
of India in 1995. In this research study an evaluation of Mid Day Programme in
Jaipur is being done mainly based on primary data. The universe of the study is
Jaipur, and the sample size used is 100 children of government schools. Views of
some of the available teachers in the schools are also covered in this study. The study
states that MDM Programmme is really helpful in removing classroom hunger, increasing
enrollments and daily attendance of the children. Several steps are yet to be taken
to improve the implementation of the programme and to provide best quality of Mid
Day Meal to school children.
For giving a boost to universalisation of primary education by increasing enrolment,
attendance and retention and simultaneously improving the nutritional status of students
in primary classes, The National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education
which is popularly known as the Mid-day Meal Scheme was launched by the Government
of India in 1995. In this research study an evaluation of Mid Day Programme in
Jaipur is being done mainly based on primary data. The universe of the study is
Jaipur, and the sample size used is 100 children of government schools. Views of
some of the available teachers in the schools are also covered in this study. The study
states that MDM Programmme is really helpful in removing classroom hunger, increasing
enrollments and daily attendance of the children. Several steps are yet to be taken
to improve the implementation of the programme and to provide best quality of Mid
Day Meal to school children.
The Mid-Day Meal (MDM) program in India began in the 1960s but was expanded nationwide in 2001 under a Supreme Court order to provide school meals with 300 calories and 8-12g of protein daily. Over 100 million children now benefit. MDM has increased enrollment, especially for girls and disadvantaged groups. However, infrastructure is still lacking in many schools. Proper cooking facilities, utensils, water and fuel are needed. Community participation also remains limited. Going forward, the program aims to address nutrition quality and add health interventions, while preventing corruption.
Community Health Intervention. With HLL Lifecare Ltd in Kerala and Karnataka. Project Arogya with Cairn India https://hlfppt.org/tag/ngo-working-for-csr-projects/
The document discusses India's mid-day meal program which aims to provide meals to underprivileged school children and address issues of hunger, malnutrition, and lack of focus that prevents children from learning. It highlights ISKCON's involvement in implementing the mid-day meal program across various schools in states like Karnataka, Delhi, and Mumbai by preparing and serving nutritious meals daily to thousands of children. Studies have shown the program improves school attendance, enrollment, academic performance, and reduces issues like anemia and undernutrition among students.
Stepping up to India’s Nutrition Challenge: The Critical Role of District Adm...POSHAN
This document provides an overview and summary of a 3-day nutrition workshop for district administrators held in February 2019 in Mussoorie, India. The workshop aimed to help administrators understand their role in addressing malnutrition at the district level through strategic planning and use of data. Participants analyzed malnutrition data for their districts, identified key challenges, and developed district-focused action plans. Sessions covered topics like POSHAN Abhiyaan, the multi-causal nature of malnutrition, and the need for cross-sectoral collaboration and systems thinking to effectively tackle India's nutrition challenge at scale. Presenters also shared best practices from states like Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh in areas like community mobilization, recipe innovation, and inter
This document discusses several nutrition programs run by the government of India, including vitamin A supplementation, control of iron deficiency anemia, control of iodine deficiency disorders, special nutrition programs, Anganwadi centers under ICDS, and mid-day meal programs in schools. It provides details on the objectives, target groups, and food and nutrient provisions of these large-scale community nutrition programs aimed at improving public health and nutrition in India.
This document provides information about the Akshaya Patra Foundation and their mid-day meal program in India. It summarizes that the foundation began in 2000 feeding 1500 children in Bangalore and has since expanded to feed over 1.3 million children across India daily. It aims to address issues of child hunger, education, and empowerment through this large-scale meal program. The program is funded through partnerships with state governments and corporate donors. It operates large centralized kitchens following strict quality standards to deliver nutritious meals to schools. Studies show the program has increased school enrollment, attendance, and helped address malnutrition in India.
What Lies Beneath: Women’s and Girls’ Wellbeing as a Critical Underpinning of...POSHAN
Consolidated notes of the one-day event on "What Lies Beneath
Women’s and Girls’ Wellbeing as a Critical Underpinning of India’s Nutritional Challenge", December 10, 2018,
The Mobius Foundation is the eco friendly ngo promoting environmental sustainability through sustainable, relevant solutions that enable communities to break longstanding practices that are detrimental to human existence on Earth.
Community managed nutrition center - note - india apfrattelo4
The document summarizes a pilot program in India that established community-run Nutrition-Cum-Day Care Centers (NDCCs) to improve nutrition for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and young children. The NDCCs provide three cooked meals per day and are managed at the local level. They have shown promising results, including lower infant and maternal mortality rates compared to the state averages. The NDCCs' community-driven model and ability to be financially self-sustaining through various cost-saving measures and women's contributions have allowed the program to scale across the state effectively.
The document discusses several national nutritional programmes in India that were established from the 1930s onwards to address widespread malnutrition. It outlines programmes administered by different ministries that provide supplementary nutrition to vulnerable groups, including children, pregnant women, and adolescents. The largest and most comprehensive is the Integrated Child Development Services scheme, which operates anganwadi centres across India to deliver food supplements and basic healthcare to young children and mothers.
Akshaya Patra was founded in 2000 to address hunger and education challenges in India. It began serving 1500 children and has expanded to feed over 1 million children daily across 1000 schools. The organization operates large, efficient kitchens using steam cooking to provide low-cost but nutritious meals. Impact studies show increased school enrollment, attendance, and performance among children receiving Akshaya Patra's meals. The organization aims to feed 5 million children by 2020 through continued growth and partnerships.
Nutritional deficiencies are very common in india as well as in other developing countries.both macro and micro nutrients are not eaten in adequate quantities in india due to poverty and ignorance. A number of national program are there to combat these deficiencies.But unfortunately effective implementation is lacking due to which nutritional deficiency is not being overcome in our country. Now due to covid -19 these are bound to increase
1. The document proposes solutions to reduce malnutrition in rural and urban India. In rural areas, it suggests linking food grain distribution through PDS to individual health monitoring data to identify malnutrition causes. It also proposes providing supplementary nutrition through PDS instead of AWCs. In urban areas, it suggests introducing diet plans in schools and a nutrition education subject to improve awareness. The proposals aim to more efficiently utilize existing government resources to reduce malnutrition.
The document summarizes several central and state government schemes in India aimed at improving rural development, healthcare access, education, livelihoods, and other social services. Key central government schemes discussed include the National Rural Health Mission, Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana, Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana, Integrated Child Development Services, Janani Suraksha Yojana, National Social Assistance Programme, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Midday Meal Scheme, Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission, Bharat Nirman Yojana, National Rural Livelihood Mission, Indira Awaas Y
STATE LAUNCH OF “SWACHHTA HI SEWA: SWACHH YUVA DIWAS” IN RAJASTHAN UNIVERSITY TO MAKE SANITATION A MASS MOVEMENT
Jaipur, Sept. 20: Experts participating in a half-day programme and students' rally at Rajasthan University here today laid emphasis on bringing about a sustained behaviour change in the local communities to achieve the target of making the villages, towns and districts Open Defecation Free (ODF) in Rajasthan. The harmful impacts of open defecation on people's health and children's nutrition was highlighted during the event.
The document summarizes India's Mid Day Meal Scheme (MDM), the largest school meal program in the world. It provides free lunches to over 120 million children in government and government-aided schools. Due to school closures from COVID-19, many states are now delivering MDM rations or cooked meals to students' homes to ensure they continue receiving nutrition. The objectives of MDM are to improve child nutrition, encourage school attendance, and provide meals during summer vacations for disadvantaged children in drought-affected areas.
Akshaya Patra is a non-profit organization that provides mid-day meals to over 1.2 million children across India each day. It operates the world's largest school lunch program. The meals aim to address hunger and illiteracy while protecting children from classroom hunger and improving school attendance and performance. Akshaya Patra prepares nutritious, hygienic meals in a centralized, technology-driven process that allows for efficient scaling and replication across the country in a transparent manner.
The mid day meal programme in Odisha provided by The Akshaya Patra Foundation feeds over 50,000 children a day and gives them a chance to get educated for life too.
The criticality of NGO role in India is felt when the figures of poverty, hunger, malnutrition and illiteracy glare at our face. The Akshaya Patra in Bangalore is one among the many NGOs playing a pivotal role.
ASSESSMENT OF BODY MASS INDEXOF CHILDREN IN TRIBAL DOMINATED AREA OF BARKAGAO...dbpublications
The document summarizes a study that assessed the body mass index (BMI) of 202 children aged 6-14 years from two schools in the tribal area of Barkagaon, Hazaribag, Jharkhand, India. Key findings were that 86% of children were underweight according to WHO standards, with higher rates of underweight in younger age groups and females. Factors like poverty, lack of education, and unsafe drinking water likely contributed to high malnutrition rates. The study suggests regular monitoring, nutritional supplementation, and awareness programs to address malnutrition in the area.
Way back in 2006, I call for an end to ecologically hostile finance system with reasons and movements across the world for the same. Describing concrete examples, hurdles , there is called for respecting the inter-faith common commands against usury.
The document discusses the nuclear debate occurring in the Indian parliament regarding a nuclear deal with the United States. Key points made by both opposition and supporters of the deal are summarized. Opposition argues the deal was not properly debated in parliament and compromises India's foreign policy interests. Supporters argue the deal will help meet India's growing energy needs and ensure energy security for future generations. The debate also discusses other political issues occurring in India at the time, such as the role of Mayawati as a potential prime minister.
The document discusses India's mid-day meal program which aims to provide meals to underprivileged school children and address issues of hunger, malnutrition, and lack of focus that prevents children from learning. It highlights ISKCON's involvement in implementing the mid-day meal program across various schools in states like Karnataka, Delhi, and Mumbai by preparing and serving nutritious meals daily to thousands of children. Studies have shown the program improves school attendance, enrollment, academic performance, and reduces issues like anemia and undernutrition among students.
Stepping up to India’s Nutrition Challenge: The Critical Role of District Adm...POSHAN
This document provides an overview and summary of a 3-day nutrition workshop for district administrators held in February 2019 in Mussoorie, India. The workshop aimed to help administrators understand their role in addressing malnutrition at the district level through strategic planning and use of data. Participants analyzed malnutrition data for their districts, identified key challenges, and developed district-focused action plans. Sessions covered topics like POSHAN Abhiyaan, the multi-causal nature of malnutrition, and the need for cross-sectoral collaboration and systems thinking to effectively tackle India's nutrition challenge at scale. Presenters also shared best practices from states like Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh in areas like community mobilization, recipe innovation, and inter
This document discusses several nutrition programs run by the government of India, including vitamin A supplementation, control of iron deficiency anemia, control of iodine deficiency disorders, special nutrition programs, Anganwadi centers under ICDS, and mid-day meal programs in schools. It provides details on the objectives, target groups, and food and nutrient provisions of these large-scale community nutrition programs aimed at improving public health and nutrition in India.
This document provides information about the Akshaya Patra Foundation and their mid-day meal program in India. It summarizes that the foundation began in 2000 feeding 1500 children in Bangalore and has since expanded to feed over 1.3 million children across India daily. It aims to address issues of child hunger, education, and empowerment through this large-scale meal program. The program is funded through partnerships with state governments and corporate donors. It operates large centralized kitchens following strict quality standards to deliver nutritious meals to schools. Studies show the program has increased school enrollment, attendance, and helped address malnutrition in India.
What Lies Beneath: Women’s and Girls’ Wellbeing as a Critical Underpinning of...POSHAN
Consolidated notes of the one-day event on "What Lies Beneath
Women’s and Girls’ Wellbeing as a Critical Underpinning of India’s Nutritional Challenge", December 10, 2018,
The Mobius Foundation is the eco friendly ngo promoting environmental sustainability through sustainable, relevant solutions that enable communities to break longstanding practices that are detrimental to human existence on Earth.
Community managed nutrition center - note - india apfrattelo4
The document summarizes a pilot program in India that established community-run Nutrition-Cum-Day Care Centers (NDCCs) to improve nutrition for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and young children. The NDCCs provide three cooked meals per day and are managed at the local level. They have shown promising results, including lower infant and maternal mortality rates compared to the state averages. The NDCCs' community-driven model and ability to be financially self-sustaining through various cost-saving measures and women's contributions have allowed the program to scale across the state effectively.
The document discusses several national nutritional programmes in India that were established from the 1930s onwards to address widespread malnutrition. It outlines programmes administered by different ministries that provide supplementary nutrition to vulnerable groups, including children, pregnant women, and adolescents. The largest and most comprehensive is the Integrated Child Development Services scheme, which operates anganwadi centres across India to deliver food supplements and basic healthcare to young children and mothers.
Akshaya Patra was founded in 2000 to address hunger and education challenges in India. It began serving 1500 children and has expanded to feed over 1 million children daily across 1000 schools. The organization operates large, efficient kitchens using steam cooking to provide low-cost but nutritious meals. Impact studies show increased school enrollment, attendance, and performance among children receiving Akshaya Patra's meals. The organization aims to feed 5 million children by 2020 through continued growth and partnerships.
Nutritional deficiencies are very common in india as well as in other developing countries.both macro and micro nutrients are not eaten in adequate quantities in india due to poverty and ignorance. A number of national program are there to combat these deficiencies.But unfortunately effective implementation is lacking due to which nutritional deficiency is not being overcome in our country. Now due to covid -19 these are bound to increase
1. The document proposes solutions to reduce malnutrition in rural and urban India. In rural areas, it suggests linking food grain distribution through PDS to individual health monitoring data to identify malnutrition causes. It also proposes providing supplementary nutrition through PDS instead of AWCs. In urban areas, it suggests introducing diet plans in schools and a nutrition education subject to improve awareness. The proposals aim to more efficiently utilize existing government resources to reduce malnutrition.
The document summarizes several central and state government schemes in India aimed at improving rural development, healthcare access, education, livelihoods, and other social services. Key central government schemes discussed include the National Rural Health Mission, Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana, Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana, Integrated Child Development Services, Janani Suraksha Yojana, National Social Assistance Programme, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Midday Meal Scheme, Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission, Bharat Nirman Yojana, National Rural Livelihood Mission, Indira Awaas Y
STATE LAUNCH OF “SWACHHTA HI SEWA: SWACHH YUVA DIWAS” IN RAJASTHAN UNIVERSITY TO MAKE SANITATION A MASS MOVEMENT
Jaipur, Sept. 20: Experts participating in a half-day programme and students' rally at Rajasthan University here today laid emphasis on bringing about a sustained behaviour change in the local communities to achieve the target of making the villages, towns and districts Open Defecation Free (ODF) in Rajasthan. The harmful impacts of open defecation on people's health and children's nutrition was highlighted during the event.
The document summarizes India's Mid Day Meal Scheme (MDM), the largest school meal program in the world. It provides free lunches to over 120 million children in government and government-aided schools. Due to school closures from COVID-19, many states are now delivering MDM rations or cooked meals to students' homes to ensure they continue receiving nutrition. The objectives of MDM are to improve child nutrition, encourage school attendance, and provide meals during summer vacations for disadvantaged children in drought-affected areas.
Akshaya Patra is a non-profit organization that provides mid-day meals to over 1.2 million children across India each day. It operates the world's largest school lunch program. The meals aim to address hunger and illiteracy while protecting children from classroom hunger and improving school attendance and performance. Akshaya Patra prepares nutritious, hygienic meals in a centralized, technology-driven process that allows for efficient scaling and replication across the country in a transparent manner.
The mid day meal programme in Odisha provided by The Akshaya Patra Foundation feeds over 50,000 children a day and gives them a chance to get educated for life too.
The criticality of NGO role in India is felt when the figures of poverty, hunger, malnutrition and illiteracy glare at our face. The Akshaya Patra in Bangalore is one among the many NGOs playing a pivotal role.
ASSESSMENT OF BODY MASS INDEXOF CHILDREN IN TRIBAL DOMINATED AREA OF BARKAGAO...dbpublications
The document summarizes a study that assessed the body mass index (BMI) of 202 children aged 6-14 years from two schools in the tribal area of Barkagaon, Hazaribag, Jharkhand, India. Key findings were that 86% of children were underweight according to WHO standards, with higher rates of underweight in younger age groups and females. Factors like poverty, lack of education, and unsafe drinking water likely contributed to high malnutrition rates. The study suggests regular monitoring, nutritional supplementation, and awareness programs to address malnutrition in the area.
Way back in 2006, I call for an end to ecologically hostile finance system with reasons and movements across the world for the same. Describing concrete examples, hurdles , there is called for respecting the inter-faith common commands against usury.
The document discusses the nuclear debate occurring in the Indian parliament regarding a nuclear deal with the United States. Key points made by both opposition and supporters of the deal are summarized. Opposition argues the deal was not properly debated in parliament and compromises India's foreign policy interests. Supporters argue the deal will help meet India's growing energy needs and ensure energy security for future generations. The debate also discusses other political issues occurring in India at the time, such as the role of Mayawati as a potential prime minister.
Ecologically intelligent world citizens well versed in sustainability of the renewable resource based consumption cooperating for feeding all and keeping all supplied with water, milk and all needed for healthy life would love to learn from the call of cognitive unity for transition to post oil age. Saudi Arabia has created 3 trillion fund for having a sustainable source of revenue for its economy. This presentation would be good for all seeking orientation to sustainability science. I had called for integration of Ecostrategic thinking earlier. Now, most of the concern are part of SDG goals.
This is old version of the profile of Center for Agriculture and Rural Development where promise of the instituting a forum for food and agriculture is clear. Launch of Indian Council of Food and Agriculture in 2015 was the culmination of this dream.
An earlier version of the presentation made in 2008 and shared here has been widely appreciated. This presentation is for multiplying muslim responses for mitigation of climate while appealing on the commons across the faith groups.
I have the permission of David M Pidcock to share this book here. Any interested in reforming finance system should be reading this. David M Pidcock advised Mahatir Mohammad for not listening to World Bank.
The consolidated replies of UNDP Disaster Management Community discussion on involving community in the management of flood shelters containing the response of Dr.Mukhtar Alam is a good resource for all students in disaster and emergency management.No more anthropocentric changes in the course of rivers please. We need renewable resource based multi-story food production structures. Centre For Agriculture and Rural Development in collaboration with habitat designers is seeking large scale transformation of skyscrapers in food and nutrition production zones.
Ecostrategics is being proposed for consideration for all concerned in academia, business and government with ecologically safe livelihoods, habitats, consumption, production, finance and this is for generating convergence of actions across the disciplines of learning. Dr.Muhammad Mukhtar Alam , a Cognitive Psychologist is proposing this for maximizing generation of responses globally for mitigating the climate change and securing ecologically safe habitats for all across the world. This is a seminal contribution with copyright of Dr.Muhammad Mukhtar Alam
This document provides an overview of the Jeevika VO-run PDS program in Bihar and discusses a study conducted on its operations and impact. Key points:
- Jeevika aims to promote livelihoods and ensure food security for poor villagers through community institutions like SHGs and VOs. It initiated VO-run PDS to distribute food grains and kerosene at subsidized prices.
- The study assessed the financial viability, community acceptance, and impact on food security of 5 VO FPSs in Banmankhi block, Purnea district.
- Preliminary findings suggest the VO FPSs are financially viable and better address food security. They also promote social and economic empower
This document summarizes India's Public Distribution System (PDS) and the evolution of the National Food Security Act in 3 sentences:
The PDS seeks to provide food security to the poor through subsidized food grains and has evolved since the 1940s to become the National Food Security Act in 2013 which legally entitles eligible households to receive monthly food rations. The document outlines the provisions of the Act, including entitlement amounts and implementation at state and local levels, and notes that identification of beneficiaries and modernization of distribution systems require further improvement.
Among the many mid-day meal implementing NGOs, Akshaya Patra is one such NGO in Gujarat and nine other states of India. It feeds 400,158 children In Gujarat.
The Midday Meal Scheme is a school meal programme of the Government of India designed to improve the nutritional status of school-age children nationwide.
INTEGRATED CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.PPTXastharana9
The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) is a flagship program of the Government of India that provides food, preschool education, primary healthcare, immunization, and referral services to children under 6 years old, pregnant women, and nursing mothers. Launched in 1975, ICDS aims to improve nutritional status and develop children physically and psychologically while reducing mortality, morbidity, and school dropout rates. Services include supplementary nutrition, immunization, health checkups, and nutrition and health education provided by frontline workers at the village level. Studies show ICDS has reduced malnutrition and infant mortality rates in India.
Evidence-Based Agricultural Policy Formulation for Improved Nutrition by Akht...ifpri_dhaka
This document outlines a proposed research project to evaluate the impacts of different modalities for making agriculture in Bangladesh more nutrition-sensitive and empowering for women. The project would test six approaches using a randomized controlled trial methodology. Outcome indicators would measure impacts on incomes, dietary diversity, nutritional status, and women's empowerment. The goal is to identify effective policies and investments to strengthen links between agriculture, nutrition, and gender equality in Bangladesh.
Several food companies in India have implemented corporate social responsibility initiatives focused on improving nutrition and reducing malnutrition. GSK Consumer Healthcare launched the Horlicks Ahaar Abhiyan campaign three years ago to provide better nutrition to malnourished children ages 3-6 in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Kellogg India supported a study showing many Indians skip breakfast or have nutritionally inadequate breakfasts, and launched the Kellogg's Breakfast Pledge initiative to gift 400,000 breakfasts to children while encouraging daily breakfast. These types of initiatives aim to both combat malnutrition and generate profit by engaging with low-income communities. When directed well based on community needs, corporate social responsibility programs can significantly impact development by supplementing government
Overview of the Agriculture Toward Improved Nutrition and Women's Improvement...INGENAES
- The Orienting Agriculture Toward Improved Nutrition and Women’s Empowerment (ANGeL) project aims to strengthen the link between agriculture, nutrition, and gender empowerment in Bangladesh.
- The project implements and evaluates the impact of interventions related to agricultural production, nutrition behavior change communication, and gender sensitization through a randomized controlled trial across 16 districts.
- Outcome indicators that will be measured include incomes, dietary diversity, nutritional status, and women's empowerment to determine which intervention models are most effective in improving agriculture, nutrition, and empowerment. Baseline data was collected in 2016 and endline data will be collected in late 2017/early 2018.
The document outlines key nutrition interventions and strategies being implemented in Odisha, India to address malnutrition. It discusses establishing a nutrition vertical within Odisha Livelihood Mission to build capacity on nutrition issues and implement dietary diversity programs. This includes training community members to establish nutri-gardens and raise backyard poultry/goats, with a target of improving practices for 7.5 lakh households across 30 districts. It also describes the 14 module Participatory Learning and Action curriculum used to educate communities on malnutrition issues, infant and young child feeding, and food and water safety. Details are provided on best practices for nutri-garden establishment including different models, fencing options, and organic farming techniques.
It's been nine years since Akshaya Patra stepped into Gujarat and The Foundation has had many opportunities to serve the state through mid-day meal programme. This article gives you a glimpse of our presence in this beautiful land.
The document summarizes a project conducted by the Gujarat Voluntary Health Association from October 2006 to September 2009 in collaboration with the Department of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of Gujarat. The project aimed to improve health outcomes for mothers, children, and adolescents in underserved areas through interventions by partner organizations. It reports on activities conducted, populations reached, and health indicators measured over the course of the three-year project period.
The document discusses India's Poshan Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) which aims to reduce undernutrition in the country. It provides background on India's high levels of malnutrition according to NFHS-4 and global reports. The mission aims to reduce stunting in children under 6 from 38.4% to 25% by 2022. It will be implemented over 315 districts in the first phase focusing on monitoring, convergence of nutrition programs, and real-time monitoring through ICT. The mission structure includes a National Council on Nutrition Challenges, National Nutrition Mission Steering Group and Empowered Programme Committee to oversee implementation at national, state and district levels through convergence of schemes across multiple ministries.
UN REACH in Bangladesh - facilitating multisectoral coordination for nutritionIftekhar Rashid
National Public Health 2013 presentation in Bangladesh from the UN REACH team - "UN REACH in Bangladesh - facilitating multisectoral coordination for nutrition"
The document discusses India's National Food Security Act and debates around ensuring food security for all citizens. It provides details on discussions and recommendations from the National Advisory Council (NAC) between 2010-2013 regarding a proposed universal public distribution system, nutrition support programs, and other entitlements to address food insecurity and malnutrition among vulnerable groups like children, pregnant women, and the poor. The NAC consulted with various experts and ministries to develop the framework for a Right to Food Security Bill that aims to eliminate hunger and undernutrition in India through a holistic approach.
Akshaya Patra foundation is an NGO that started its operations in Bangalore, Karnataka in June 2000. Currently this NGO feeds 1.3 million children across India every day. The vision of Akshaya Patra Is that no child shall be deprived of education because of hunger.
Value Chains for Nutrition in Rural India: investigating barriers among womenAg4HealthNutrition
A4NH and IFPRI Gender Task Force seminar on “Value Chains for Nutrition in Rural India: Investigating barriers to fruit and vegetable consumption among women of reproductive age” presented by Sarah Kehoe, Senior Research Fellow Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit (MRC LEU), University of Southampton, UK
The document discusses Akshaya Patra, a non-profit organization that operates a mid-day meal program in India. The program aims to improve literacy among underprivileged children by providing free school lunches. It began in 2000 serving 1,500 children and now serves over 438,000 children daily across 10 Indian states. Studies show the program has increased school enrollment and attendance while reducing malnutrition among students.
The document summarizes the findings of a study assessing improved sanitation, health, and hygiene practices of households under a sanitation project in coastal villages of Gujarat, India. The study found:
1) There was a positive correlation between education level and following traditional cultural beliefs related to sanitation. Educated people still believed in traditions like bad smells from toilets and certain castes cleaning toilets.
2) There was a negative correlation between education level and awareness that toilets improve the surrounding environment. Some educated and uneducated people were unaware of this impact.
3) There was a positive correlation between education level and improper disposal of liquid waste. Both uneducated
1) Akshaya Patra Foundation began in 2000 to address hunger and education in India by providing midday meals to underprivileged children. It now serves over 1.4 million children daily across 8 states.
2) The program aims to improve school enrollment, attendance and academic performance by providing freshly cooked, nutritious meals. Centralized kitchens can prepare 150,000 meals in under 5 hours.
3) Studies show the program has increased enrollment by 23% and attendance by 11%, helping realize children's right to education. Around 78% of parents saw improved child health due to the meals.
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Report on
Gujarat State Coordination Committee Meeting, National Campaign on Nutrition for
Dignity
Organised by National Confederation of Dalit Organisation with the support of Global
Alliance for Improved Nutrition
Training Hall , Saint Xavier’s College Campus. Navrangpura, Ahmadabad, Gujarat
Time :11 am to 3.00 pm
Date: 6th
February, 2015
National Confederation of Dalit Organizations (NACDOR) is the national platform of socially
excluded and most vulnerable communities in India. The membership organizations,
numbering more than 2000, are spread over in 23 states in India. Following its mandate
addressing community’s development needs, NACDOR, with support from Global Alliance for
Improved Nutrition (GAIN), initiated its long term intervention on malnutrition of socially
excluded communities. In its third National Conference in December 2012, NACDOR’s
General Body adopted a Declaration on the Food and Nutrition Security of Scheduled Castes,
Scheduled Tribes and Other Vulnerable Groups focusing at elimination of mal-nutrition
through a proactive engagement of its membership, community and other stakeholders.
NACDOR is also involved in Right to Food Campaign in India. Following up the Declaration on
Food and Nutrition Security of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Vulnerable
Groups, NACDOR initiated National Campaign on Nutrition for Dignity (NCND) on 5th
– 6th
December 2013. The campaign has begun in 10 states in India as part of the NACDOR
programme for mainstreaming the agenda of Nutrition Security among . NationalCampaign
on Nutrition for Dignity (NCND) is motivating and capacitating the grass root level
community leadership of socially excluded Dalits and Adivasis on nutritional security, thus
enabling them to change their behavior, demand and access their entitlements and make
duty bearers accountable while seeking the application of the convergence model for the
realization of the vision of national nutrition policy and collecting learnings in order to
define a vision of inclusive nutrition security for the states in particular and for the nation
in general.
Crisis of malnutrition in Gujarat with emphasis on SC and ST
Out of the total population of 60,439,692 , SC population in Gujarat is 40,74,447 and ST
populations is 8917174 . Nutritional outcome for children in the age group 6-59 months are
depressing for SC and SC children. As per NFHS 2005-6, Stunting for SC children was 54.6
per cent, for ST , it was 60.9 percent in comparison to 39 per cent below SD 2 for others.
Wasting for SC was 20.8 and for ST, it was 28.3 while for other the percentage was 16.4.
45.9 % SC children and 64.5 ST children were underweight in comparison to 35.3 among
others. With reference to prevalence of any anemian, 68.5 per cent children were anaemic,
while 82.9 per cent children from ST were anaemic in comparison to 63.5 per children
being anaemic among others. IMR for SC children was 65.4 while for ST this was 86 in
comparison to 47.3. Under 5 mortality for SC children was 86.6 while for ST children this
was 115.8 in comparison to 55.7 among others.
According to the National Food Survey 2007, there was a decrease in the number of children
with malnutrition in India by one per cent compared to the previous survey. However,
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Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh were the only two states which showed an increase in the
numbers.
As per the survey earlier 47% of children in the country were malnourished. The figure fell
to 45.9 in 2007 for India. According to the 2007 survey, the number in Gujarat grew to 46
per cent as against 45 per cent in the previous years, similarly in MP the number increased
to 60 from 54.
According to a report shared in the Right to Food Convention held in 2014, Gujarat provided
subsidized grain to only 7.35 lakh families under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana and to 24.33
lakh below poverty line (BPL) families. Officially the state lists an additional 71 lakh families
as above poverty line but does not provide them any subsidized grains.
Gujarat had decided to give 35 kg of wheat and rice to the families but there were two
different rates leading to confusion. According to Right to Food Campaign "The Gujarat
government has not carried out a proper census to find out how many families can be
covered under the food security bill. The three-day convention recommended that the
government should set up a committee which will in a short span of time come up with
criteria for implementing the act which entitles the poor for cheap food grains. The
campaign demanded that action should be taken within 30 days of the receipt of the
application and also set up an independent, transparent and effective grievance redressal
system in the state.
However, there has been change since the 2007 survey carried out by Right to Food
Campaign. It is reported that Gujarat improved most in malnutrition. As on 31 March 2007,
the figure for malnourished children in Gujarat was the highest in the country - at 70.69
percent, well above the national average of 50.1 percent. But by 2011, it is reported that
Gujarat is the most improved state with malnourishment down to 38.77 percent - the
sharpest improvement in India and now Gujarat is now comfortably above the national
average on malnourishment at 41.16 percent.
In Gujarat, there are successes achieved but the indicators referring to the attainment of
goal shows that the state would not be achieving the millennium development goals.
According to survey conducted in 2009-10 , In state of Gujarat 47,919 Anganwadi Centres
(AWCs) are operational where as 48,617 AWCs were sanctioned as on 31st March, 2010.
16,244 AWCs are operational in SC/STs habitations and 4051 AWCs are operational in urban
areas out of total operational AWCs as on 31.3.2010i. . In Gujarat, the norms followed for
tribal hamlets/ villages were the same as largely followed for the rural and urban
populations- with one Anganwadi for every 1000 population. There is no separate
enumeration of ST/SC habitations. To provide SNP, the state government is procuring
„Balbhog‟ (Extruded Fortified Blended Food) to the children under the age group of 6 months
to 3 years. ‘Balbhog’ is a pre-cooked, cereal-based supplementary food in powder form
fortified with 9 essential micronutrients. Its formulation was developed by GAIN and WFP.
The project worked with the private sector which produced, packaged and transported the
food to the final distribution point (Anganwadi Centre). Private manufacturers were
selected through an e-tendering processii. Hot cooked is provided to children upto age 6 at
AWC.
The supply of SNP in regular only in 32.25% AWC‟s, with Panchmaahls and kutch reporting
highest irregularity in the provision of SNP at AWC‟s. Average number of days is 21 when
Anganwadis centre was open in a month according to attendance register. Also during the
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discussions with community they admit that Anganwadis are open for 22 days in a month. In
the last month, in district Kutch Anganwadis was open for 24 days, in Panchmahal 26 days,
Tapi 21 days and in Rajkot Anganwadi center was open for 19 days. The coverage of children
under Supplementary Nutritious Program is not satisfactory.
As per the survey, access is an issue for Dalits and Adivasis. Access to Anganwadi services:
The location and the social discriminatory practices can create problems of access to
services. In nearly half the Anganwadis (29 of 62), the Anganwadi worker belonged to SC/ST
community. However, the location of the Anganwadi did create problems of access to the
marginalized sections. The Hon‟ble Supreme court‟s order explicitly states that priority be
given to cover all SC and ST hamlets in the opening of new Anganwadi. Currently, there is
no mapping available at the state level for the settlements of SC/SC populations within the
village. More often than not, the Anganwadi building‟s were in the village, away from the
Dalit bastis. In the tribal villages too, the Anganwadis were not distributed in all the
hamlets within the village.In Gujarat, most of the Anganwadi‟s were housed in government
buildings. The location of the Anganwadi‟s earmarked for SC/ST were not always housed in
the settlements/ hamlets where the majority of the SC/ST populations were settled. The
Anna Suraksha Adhikar Abhiyan received complaints from a village Kundaliya in Vav Block,
Banaskantha showing the difference in amenities in the Anganwadis available for the
children from dalit communities.
Gujarat State Campaign Coordination Meeting:
Gujarat State Coordination Committee, NationalCampaign on Nutrition for Dignity meeting
was orgnised with for delivery of the following on 6th
February 2015 at HRDC centre ,Saint
Xaviers College Campus , Navrangpura ,Ahmadabad, Gujarat with 40 participants
representing grass root Dalit led organizations, networks and activists , budget experts..
Nutrition educators from Saint Xavier’s College could not reach after confirming orally. The
meeting was organized toward the realization of the following:
Strengthening of Dalit, Adivasi and vulnerable communities leadership in the state to
raise collective voice on Nutrition security with Dignity and other entitlements / rights
Capacity Building of the grass root community leaders, activists, representatives of
Panchayati Raj Institutions, and Development & Service Providers to address the problem
of malnutrition in Gujarat
Facilitation of set of targeted actions directed at specific agenda of Nutrition Security
for Dalits and Adivasis
State level learning and action forums for consulting on the strategic advocacy targets
and methodology
Lobbying with the state government ministries, State Planning Commission and
institutions affecting the agenda of nutrition security.
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With 40 participants from across
Gujarat constituting Grassroot
organisations, Networks and
movements, Nutrition activists,
the meeting started with the
welcome by Mr. Jayanti
Kamadia of Gujrat based
network called Gujarat Dalit
Sangathan, an affiliate of
National Confederation of Dalit
Organisation. He explained
Malnutrition and Hunger was
part of the life of Dalits and
Adivasis in Gujarat and how
many of deaths that are
considered normal are caused
by malnutrition and hunger
prevalent among Dalits.Dr. M.Mukhtar Alam, Senior Advocacy Coordinator explained about
NACDOR , its history , vision and mission and how the organisation now is the only
representative organisation of Dalits and Adivasis capturing the critical concerned of Dalits
and Adivasis in totality. In this regard, he shared about the recent Convention of Dalit and
Adivasi rights organised in New Delhi for highlighting the critical demands of Dalits, Adivasis,
Dalit Muslims and Christians. Explaining the NACDOR initiated National Campaign on
Nutrition, he highlighted how the meeting was part of the processes for discussing the
strategies and taking forward the campaign in the state in order to secure the vision of
Malnutrition and Hunger Free Inclusive Gujarat.
Following issues emerged in the discussions on the functioning of ICDS in the state of
Gujarat:
Absence of services at the Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre
Lack of awareness on the services provided at NHF
Irregular distribution of supplementary nutrition
low quality of food given for supplementary nutrition
prevalence of manifestation of case based attitudes
instances of SC Karyakarta not being accepted by other castes
Government accepting the prevalence of malnutrition but lack of actions on
monitoring
Anganwadi karyakartas being overburdened by work
Lack of social audits for ICDS provisioned in the scheme
Lack of awareness on the services
Lack of training of the Anganwadi karyakartas
Recordkeeping is consuming much time of Anganwadi karyakartas
Perceptions growing for centres being more used by Dalits and Poor
Issues related to PDS
PDS dealers not receiving enough commission
entries being made without delivery
computerised entry being considered by some dealers as conducive to pilferage
All are not receiving the supplies
PDS quality of grains are not of good quality
Issues related to MDM
Children in tribal areas not being given utensils in the school
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Food is not being given in adequate quantity, quality with access to all
caste based attitudes responsible for malfunctioning of ICDS in Gujarat in contrast
to Kerala where children from all classes
Decisions:
Steering Committee formed from representatives from across the districts and
regions of Gujarat
Programme for Yatras in 200 villages agreed for awareness programmes
State Convention to be an occasion to bring an interface with the government and
scaling up campaign in the state
All participants to firm up knowledge on the schemes and provisions of social audits
social audits to be conducted but by all organisations present in the meeting gaining
knowledge on the functioning of the ICDS ,PDS and MDM in order to present the same
in the national convention
Deliberations:
Mr.Jayanti Kamadia welecomed all to the meeting and shared on the crisis of malnutrition
in the state of Gujarat. Referring to the budget, he said only 20 per cent of the SC
component is being used. Dr. M.Mukhtar Alam explained about the history of NACDRO,
NCND, World Dignity Day organised by NACDOR, education campaign, Dalit and Adivasi rights
convention, social audit, community mobilisation at large scale through Yatra and concrete
work through social audit of food and nutrition related schemes. He explained about the
stretegies in NCND and how social audit findings generated at the ground level were being
converted into state and national level advocacy.
Sharing on the views on
nutrition, Ms. Pushpa Solanki
shared about her visit to seven
Anganwadies in Dashkor block
of Ahmadabad where mission
Mangalam programmes were
being run for eliminating
malnutrition. She informed
that people are not ready to
take complaints outside the
village since Anganwadi
Karyakartas are related to some
and all consider it important to
protect the honor of the
village. She shared her view
that month long campaign is
conducted but children are not
receiving adequately . She said
that quantity was not being
examined.
Ms. Pakeeza Ben pointed out that children are not there in the adequate number . There
are only 10-15 children at the centre. Ms. Smita shared that only 10 out of 25 were found
to be receiving supplementary nutrition packets and therefore condition was precarious.
There are deductions in the quantity. Only one laddoo is being given for three days. She
Figure 1 0 participants in the Gujarat State Coordination Committee, HRDC
Centre ,Saint Xaviers College ,Ahmadabad
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informed about the social audit which happened and 75 persons were suspended. She called
for social audit of PDS as well.
Mr. Deepak Solanki informed about the condition of malnutrition and called for
regularisation of social audits for ensuring deliveries under ICDS, PDS and MDM.
Mr. Goa Rathaur of Adivasi Adhikar Abhiyan spoke about the tribal region where there are
villages spread over an area of 10 kilometre and a household lives at a distance of one
kilometre. In the 65 villages in Saberkantha district where he is working, he said that
children have not seen toys in the ICDS centres. Children are not receiving breakfast and
lunch. Only 10 gram Poha is given. Traditionally children were seen with Maize rotis but now
even maize is not available. In the schools, children are not being given plates . They are
taking plastic Katoras for receiving mid day meals. He called for finding the gaps in the
deliveries and for this he called
for sustained action. Speaking
on the Dugdh Sanjeevani Yojna
where milk is not given in
proper quantity. Speaking on
PDS, he said , the shop opens for
a day only and if people reach
then the same is given or else
people are left. Speaking on the
functioning of Nutrition
Rehabilitation Cente, he said
Nutrition Rehabilitation centre
is not functioning as per the
provisions. Nurses are not there
always attending to the cases.
Mr.Jayanti Makadia referring to
the deaths of children in the
households of Dalits and
Adivasies said these were due to malnutrition. He said that ruling class is engaging in sin
through not attending to issues of malnutrition with all the force which is required. He
called on the Dalit and Adivasi leader to wake up for realising the rights.
Mr.Ramesh of BalAdhikar Group wondered on the existence of 45% malnutrition in the state.
He referred to the low quality of wheat at the Jyotibai Phule Anganwadies . Child Protection
Officer and Welfare Officers were not aware of their duties. On the promise of construction
of Nand Ghar, he said 1000 Nand Ghar that were promised have not yet been constructed.
On the work of Supervisors, he said, there are 6-7 blocks which are covered by one
supervisor. This becomes burdensome.
Mr.Vasudeb Charupa of NationalCentre for Dalit Human Rights on discussing the suggestions
called for categorizing all the suggestions as per the need of action at various levels. There
were discussions of how the campaign would be placed vis a vis Gujarat Dalit Sangathan. It
was agreed that State Coordination Committee for NACDOR led NCND would be a strategy
for realizing the nutrition and food security goals for Dalits, Adivisis,muslims and vulnerable
communities while Gujarat Dalit Sangathan would be attending to all the issues
comprehensively:
Suggestions for advocacy were received with reference to the following:
Figure 2Participants in the State Coordination Committe Meeting, Gujarat
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Training of the ICDS workers should be done in order to make them aware of delivery
of all services
Absenteeism of ICDS workers from Anganwadis should be rapidly addressed.
Recordkeeping and work for children should be balanced. Recordkeeping work should
be done in the hours allotted for the same.
Awareness programme on nutrition needs to be conducted
NRC center functioning should be as per the provision and therefore there is a need
to advocate on best functioning of Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre
Assessing the differences in the functioning of the food and nutrition security related
programmes should be done through social audits
MDM scheme should be implemented granting dignity through elimination of the
caste based attitude which hamper the delivery.
Land rights for Dalits and Adivasies should be secured for creating enabling conditions
for malnutrition prone households.
PDS deliveries should be regular in tribal areas
Good quality grains should be supplied to both school and Anganwadis.
Construction of Nand Ghar should be completed soon.
Supplementary nutrition should be regular as per the stipulated quality
Menu for breakfast and lunch for children at Anganwadies should be followed up.
PDS supplies should not be pilfered
Commission for PDS suppliers should increase in order to meet costs of PDS dealers.
Active state campaign is needed for eliminating discrimination on the basis of caste.
Out of 40 participants, Mr.Jayanti Makadia facilitated the process for nomination of
representatives to Gujarat State Coordination Committee Meeting. Gujarat State
Coordination Committee was formed with the following members:
1. Mr. Jayanti Makadia
2. Ms.Smita Ben
3. Mr.Praveen Khavdee, SDS
4. Mr.Sova Rathod
5. Mr.Shankar Vankar, Lokseva
6. Mr.Dalpat, BDS
7. Ms.Pakeeza Ben
8. Ms.Sharmila
9. Mr.Jigar Solanki
10. Mr.Ramesh Vaghela, Jan Seva
11. Mr.Nalin Bhai
12. Ms.Meera Parwar
13. Mr. Deven Vasiq
14. Ms.Roopa Bhai
15. Ms.Ami Ben
16. Ms. Kanchan Ben
17. Mr.Vasu Bhai
18. Jayanti Makwane
19. Nagji Chonvah
Conclusion:
Gujarat State Coordination Committee of National Confederation of Dalit Organisations led
National Campaign on Nutrition for Dignity generated a set of recommendations for
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grassroot action for eliminating deficits in the delivery of services for SC and ST. Situation
of delivery in the tribal areas is quite precarious. There is a need to have more support for
programmes for bridging gaps in the porvisions and deliveries. Gujarat State Coordination
Committee has been formed for taking forward the campaign and developing partnerships
in this regard with government, internationalagencies and all the networks that are active.