DONOR: USAID
PARTNERS: Prime: Helen Keller International | Consortium: CARE, FHI 360, NTAG, DBI Equal Access, ENPHO, VDRC
PROGRAM AREAS: 42 districts
Arghakhachi, Baglung, Baitadi, Banke, Bardiya, Bhojpur, Dang, Darchula, Dhading, Gorkha, Gulmi, Jajarkot, Kapilvastu, Lamjung, Myagdi, Nuwakot, Palpa, Panchthar, Rolpa, Rukum East, Rukum West, Sankhuwasabha, Sindhupalchok, Solukhumbu, Taplejung
NTAG’S AREAS OF INTERVENTIONS: Nutrition
As a consortium partner, NTAG has primary role to conduct training and capacity building to improve the maternal, infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN) related behaviors at household level.
PROGRAM DURATION: June 2016 – March 2023
STATUS: Ongoing
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Nepal has made significant progress to reduce maternal and child mortality by implementing strategic programs. However, malnutrition rates in is remain high. Nepal is one of the most undernourished countries in the world. In Nepal, 36 percent of children under five years of age are stunted, 10 percent suffer from wasting, and 27 percent are underweight. In addition, 40.8% women of reproductive age and 52.7% children under five are anemic.
The SUAAHARA II “Good Nutrition” project, funded by U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), designed and implemented after successful completion of SUAAHARA I. Suaahara I successfully reached more than 625,000 households with its integrated nutrition programming. Suaahara II is also dedicated to improving the health and nutrition of more than 1.5 million mothers and their children in the 1000 days’ period from conception until a child reaches 2 years of age. Beyond nutrition sensitive interventions, Suaahara II also focused on multi sectorial coordination among equity, gender, social inclusion, behavior change and good governance to meet the goals of the project
SUAAHARA II primarily focused on 1000 days mothers and their family which period is recognized as a crucial timeframe during which nutritional interventions have optimal impact on child growth and development. This program will cover all households in 40 of the 75 districts of Nepal.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- To improve the household nutrition and health behaviors.
- To increase the use of quality nutrition and health services by women and children.
- To improve access to diverse and nutrient rich food by women and children.
- To accelerate roll-out of the multi sectoral nutrition plan (MSNP) through strengthened local governance.