Growth Promotion & Monitoring Program
Problem(s):
Infant mortality is 78/1000
Malnutrition
Lack of education
Solution(s):
Provide regular weight monitoring for young children to prevent/treat malnutrition
Special Notes:
Family Care Workers are trained and able to provide check-ups
Empowers, educates, and provides support, care, and resources to families in rural communities
The Process: (abbreviated)
Babies weighed by hanging in a pocket on a tree.
They are weighed several times a month
Are provided with education about feeding and given supplements as available (seeds to grow food etc.)
Infant mortality is 78/1000
Malnutrition
Lack of education
Solution(s):
Provide regular weight monitoring for young children to prevent/treat malnutrition
Special Notes:
Family Care Workers are trained and able to provide check-ups
Empowers, educates, and provides support, care, and resources to families in rural communities
The Process: (abbreviated)
Babies weighed by hanging in a pocket on a tree.
They are weighed several times a month
Are provided with education about feeding and given supplements as available (seeds to grow food etc.)