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Target 2.2: Empowering Communities, Nourishing Lives

Writer's picture: Piyush SharmaPiyush Sharma

Updated: May 14, 2024

By 2030, end all forms of malnutrition, including achieving, by 2025, the internationally agreed targets on stunting and wasting in children under 5 years of age, and address the nutritional needs of adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women and older persons.


Project 1: Community Kitchen Gardens (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Result-Oriented, Time-Bound)


Community Kitchen Gardens (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Result-Oriented, Time-Bound)

  • Specific: Establish and maintain 50 community kitchen gardens in low-income areas by the end of 2025.

  • Measurable: Track the number of gardens established, the variety of crops grown, and the number of households participating.

  • Achievable: Partner with local NGOs, agricultural experts, and community leaders to provide resources and training.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase access to fresh, nutritious food for 1,000 households, leading to a 10% reduction in stunting and wasting among children under 5 in the target areas.

  • Time-Bound: Complete garden establishment and initial training within 12 months, with ongoing support for 2 years.

  • Impact Assessment: Conduct baseline and follow-up surveys to measure changes in dietary diversity, child growth indicators (height and weight), and anemia prevalence among women.


Project 2: School-Based Nutrition Education Program


School-Based Nutrition Education Program

  • Specific: Implement a comprehensive nutrition education program in 20 primary schools by the end of 2024.

  • Measurable: Track student participation rates, changes in knowledge and attitudes about nutrition, and dietary behaviors.

  • Achievable: Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, and nutritionists to develop engaging curriculum and activities.

  • Result-Oriented: Improve nutritional knowledge and practices among 5,000 students, leading to a 5% reduction in malnutrition and a 10% increase in consumption of fruits and vegetables.

  • Time-Bound: Complete curriculum development and teacher training within 6 months, implement the program for one academic year.

  • Impact Assessment: Use pre- and post-intervention surveys and focus group discussions to assess changes in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors.


Project 3: Nutritional Supplements for Pregnant and Lactating Women


Nutritional Supplements for Pregnant and Lactating Women

  • Specific: Provide nutritional supplements (iron, folic acid, vitamin A) to 1,000 pregnant and lactating women in targeted areas by the end of 2025.

  • Measurable: Track the number of women receiving supplements, adherence rates, and changes in anemia prevalence.

  • Achievable: Partner with healthcare providers, community health workers, and local pharmacies to distribute supplements and provide counseling.

  • Result-Oriented: Reduce anemia prevalence among pregnant and lactating women by 20%, leading to improved maternal and child health outcomes.

  • Time-Bound: Establish distribution channels and begin supplement provision within 3 months, continue for 2 years.

  • Impact Assessment: Conduct baseline and follow-up blood tests to measure changes in hemoglobin levels and anemia prevalence.


Project 4: Fortified Food Initiatives



  • Specific: Work with food manufacturers to fortify staple foods (e.g., flour, rice, oil) with essential micronutrients (iron, folic acid, vitamin A) by the end of 2024.

  • Measurable: Track the number of products fortified, market penetration, and consumer awareness and acceptance.

  • Achievable: Collaborate with government agencies, industry associations, and food scientists to develop fortification standards and monitor compliance.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase micronutrient intake among the general population, leading to a 10% reduction in micronutrient deficiencies.

  • Time-Bound: Develop fortification standards within 6 months, implement fortification within 1 year, and monitor for 2 years.

  • Impact Assessment: Conduct household surveys and market research to assess changes in micronutrient intake and consumer behavior.


Project 5: Nutritional Counseling for Older Adults


Nutritional Counseling for Older Adults

  • Specific: Provide personalized nutritional counseling to 500 older adults (60+) in community centers by the end of 2025.

  • Measurable: Track the number of individuals counseled, attendance rates, and changes in dietary knowledge and behaviors.

  • Achievable: Partner with geriatric specialists, nutritionists, and community organizations to deliver counseling and support.

  • Result-Oriented: Improve dietary quality and nutrient intake among older adults, leading to a 10% reduction in malnutrition and a 5% decrease in chronic disease risk factors.

  • Time-Bound: Establish counseling services within 3 months, continue for 2 years with regular follow-up.

  • Impact Assessment: Use pre- and post-intervention surveys and dietary assessments to measure changes in knowledge, behaviors, and health outcomes.


Project 6: Mobile Health Clinics for Remote Areas


Mobile Health Clinics for Remote Areas

  • Specific: Deploy 5 mobile health clinics to provide nutritional assessments, counseling, and supplement distribution in remote, underserved areas by the end of 2025.

  • Measurable: Track the number of individuals reached, services provided, and changes in malnutrition rates in targeted communities.

  • Achievable: Partner with healthcare providers, community health workers, and transportation providers to establish and operate the clinics.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase access to healthcare and nutritional interventions for 2,500 individuals, leading to a 15% reduction in malnutrition and a 10% improvement in child growth indicators.

  • Time-Bound: Secure funding and resources within 6 months, equip and deploy clinics within 1 year, operate for 2 years with regular evaluations.

  • Impact Assessment: Conduct baseline and follow-up surveys to assess changes in nutritional status, health outcomes, and healthcare utilization in target communities.

Project 7: Public Awareness Campaigns on Healthy Eating


Public Awareness Campaigns on Healthy Eating

  • Specific: Launch a multimedia public awareness campaign promoting healthy eating habits and the importance of balanced diets by mid-2024.

  • Measurable: Track reach and engagement with the campaign through social media analytics, website traffic, and surveys.

  • Achievable: Collaborate with advertising agencies, media outlets, and influential figures to create and disseminate compelling messages.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase awareness of healthy eating among 50% of the target population, leading to a 5% increase in consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

  • Time-Bound: Develop campaign materials within 3 months, launch and run the campaign for 6 months, evaluate impact at the end.

  • Impact Assessment: Use pre- and post-campaign surveys to assess changes in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to healthy eating.


Project 8: Breastfeeding Support Groups


Breastfeeding Support Groups

  • Specific: Establish 10 breastfeeding support groups in maternal and child health centers by the end of 2024.

  • Measurable: Track group attendance, breastfeeding initiation and duration rates, and maternal knowledge and confidence.

  • Achievable: Partner with lactation consultants, nurses, and community organizations to facilitate the groups and provide education and support.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase exclusive breastfeeding rates among infants under 6 months by 10%, leading to improved child growth and development.

  • Time-Bound: Train facilitators and launch groups within 3 months, continue for 2 years with ongoing monitoring and evaluation.

  • Impact Assessment: Use pre- and post-intervention surveys and focus group discussions to assess changes in breastfeeding practices, knowledge, and attitudes.


Project 9: Food Safety and Hygiene Training for Vendors


Food Safety and Hygiene Training for Vendors

  • Specific: Provide food safety and hygiene training to 200 street food vendors in urban areas by the end of 2024.

  • Measurable: Track participation rates, changes in knowledge and practices, and incidence of foodborne illness in the communities served.

  • Achievable: Collaborate with health departments, food safety experts, and vendor associations to deliver training and provide certification.

  • Result-Oriented: Improve food safety practices among vendors, reducing the risk of foodborne illness and ensuring access to safe, nutritious food.

  • Time-Bound: Develop training materials and curriculum within 3 months, conduct training workshops over 6 months, and follow up with inspections and audits.

  • Impact Assessment: Conduct pre- and post-training assessments to measure changes in knowledge and practices, and monitor foodborne illness reports in the communities served.


Project 10: Research and Development of Locally Adapted Nutritious Crops


Research and Development of Locally Adapted Nutritious Crops

  • Specific: Invest in research and development of locally adapted, high-yielding, nutrient-rich crop varieties by the end of 2026.

  • Measurable: Track the number of new varieties developed, their nutritional content, and their adoption by farmers.

  • Achievable: Partner with agricultural research institutions, seed companies, and farmers' organizations to conduct field trials and promote adoption.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase availability and consumption of nutritious foods, leading to improved dietary diversity and nutritional status.

  • Time-Bound: Secure funding and initiate research within 1 year, conduct field trials for 2 years, and promote adoption for 2 years.

  • Impact Assessment: Conduct household surveys and agricultural production data analysis to assess changes in crop diversity, yields, and nutritional intake.

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