Prevention of malnutrition and improvement of hygiene status

Project area:

Lamwo district

Period:

01.01.2021 - 31.12.2023

Partner:

Partners for Community Health and Development Organisation (PACHEDO)

Funding by:

Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development

Target group:

The target group of the project are the refugees in the refugee settlement in Palabek, as well as the vulnerable population in eight villages in the surrounding host communities of Palabek Kal, Palabek Ogil and Lukung.

What it is about:

The aim of the project is to contribute to the prevention of malnutrition and improvement of hygiene status for vulnerable people in Palabek refugee settlement and eight surrounding communities.

Examples of interventions:

Conducting monthly care group sessions in the surrounding communities.

Facilitating exchange and learning visits between the refugee settlement and surrounding communities

Conducting nutrition education events

Conducting quarterly community dialogues

Conducting cooking demonstrations

Providing materials for the construction of latrines

Number of people we reach:

Direct: 23,800 people