TRAINING OF WOMEN ON NUTRITION AND HYGIENE IN BOLE
COMMUNITY ON 17th AUGUST 2017
The training for women on
nutrition and hygiene in Bole community was held on 17th August
2017. The participants came along with their children who are below the ages of
5 to be tested for malnutrition.
A total of 34 women were
trained; 46 children were tested of malnutrition using mowak and scale.
Murmushi People’s Development
Foundation carried out the training.
OBJECTIVE OF THE TRAINING
· To train women on Nutrition and Hygiene in Bole Community
· To identify malnourished children in Bole Community
OUTCOME OF THE TRAINING
· 34 women were trained in Bole on nutrition and hygiene
· 46 children were tested of malnutrition out of which 6 cases of moderate acute malnutrition were identified and 2 cases severe acute malnutrition was also identified.
METHODOLOGY
The women were mobilized through
the Sarauniya (Queen) of Bole Community; she is also a volunteer in the
organization. The training took place outside the LEA primary school.
CONCLUSION
The participants
understanding on nutrition and hygiene have greatly increased. Based on their
responses, it is obvious that the training was an eye opener as they
appreciated their roles.
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| Murmushi Team crossing Bole River for the Outreach |
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| Murmushi en-route to bole |
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| Murmushi Staff testing Children |
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Group picture with people of bole
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| Crossing Section of participants |
