Britannia

Britannia Nutrition Foundation (BNF) aligns its interventions with four key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to drive holistic impact

SDG 2 (Zero Hunger): BNF combats malnutrition by providing nutritional support to children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers through fortified food distribution and dietary awareness programs.

SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-being): By addressing anemia, micronutrient deficiencies, and promoting maternal and child healthcare, BNF enhances overall community health.

SDG 5 (Gender Equality): The foundation empowers women through nutrition education, capacity-building programs, and by promoting women-led community initiatives.

SDG 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation): BNF advocates for safe drinking water, hygiene practices, and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) interventions to prevent disease and improve health outcomes.

BNF Key Initiatives: Transforming Lives Through Nutrition & Health

ADDRESSING SEVERE & MODERATE ACUTE MALNUTRITION (SAM & MAM)

BNF works to identify and support children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) through:
Targeted Nutrition Support: Providing nutrition and hygiene kits with regular health monitoring.
Parental Awareness Programs: Educating families on balanced nutrition and promoting home-based nutrition gardens.
Advanced Care Referrals: Connecting critically malnourished children to Nutrition Rehabilitation Centers (NRCs) for specialized care. Iron-Fortified Nutrition: Distributing iron-fortified biscuits to improve children's dietary intake

EMPOWERING PREGNANT & LACTATING WOMEN

Health Screenings: Identifying anemia and malnutrition through hemoglobin and weight assessments.
Nutrition Interventions: Providing food baskets and promoting nutrition gardens for sustainable dietary improvement.
Newborn & Postnatal Care: Distributing Take-Home Rations (THR) and newborn kits for early childhood wellness.
Continuous Monitoring & Awareness: Educating women on healthy pregnancies and postnatal care with follow-ups.

SCHOOL-BASED NUTRITION & HEALTH PROGRAMS

Anemia Screening & Nutrition Champions (NCs): Conducting hemoglobin tests and training students as peer leaders for nutrition awareness.
School Nutrition Gardens & Fortified Food: Establishing nutrition gardens and distributing iron-fortified biscuits to enhance dietary intake.
Health Camps & Supplementation: Organizing medical check-ups and ensuring the regular intake of Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) tablets.
Water & Sanitation Initiatives: Installing safe drinking water facilities, improving hygiene infrastructure, and distributing hygiene kits to students.

COMMUNITY-BASED HOLISTIC VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT

Village Development Committees (VDCs): Training local leaders to champion health & nutrition initiatives.
Awareness & Behavior Change Campaigns: Conducting interactive sessions on anemia prevention, underage pregnancy, and healthy diets.
Health Camps & Community Kitchens: Organizing medical check-ups and promoting community-based nutrition kitchens.
ns. Caregiver Engagement: Empowering parents and caregivers with knowledge and resources to improve family health.
Suposhan Sakhis (Women Change-Makers): Training women to lead nutrition interventions and drive behavioral change in their communities.
Suposhan Sakhis (Women Change-Makers): Training women to lead nutrition interventions and drive behavioral change in their communities.
Nutrition Champions (Adolescent Leaders): Empowering adolescents to advocate for healthy living and nutrition awareness among peers.
Sustainable Livelihoods: Providing training, skill-building, and economic opportunities to help households increase their income and improve nutritional standards.
Through multi-layered interventions, BNF is committed to eradicating malnutrition, strengthening communities, and building a healthier future.

STRENGTHENING QUALITY AND COVERAGE OF SERVICES

ENHANCING SERVICE PROVIDER CAPACITY

Capacity Building for Health Workers: Conducted capacity enhancement sessions for anganwadi and health workers to improve the quality, accessibility, and coverage of health and nutrition services, empowering them with the skills and knowledge needed to better serve the community.

Empowering Women Change-makers

Engaging Women for Sustainable Change: Focused on empowering community women as key change-makers through targeted training and support. These women were encouraged to reinforce and expand the adoption of positive health and nutrition behaviors, fostering long-term change within their communities.

Regularizing Health and Nutrition Services

Collaboration with Government Authorities: Collaborated with health, education, and ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) authorities to establish strong partnerships. This approach aims to create a comprehensive ecosystem for maternal, child, and adolescent nutrition, ensuring consistent and sustainable service delivery.

BNF CHANGE AGENTS

SUPOSHAN SAKHIS

Community Engagement: Suposhan Sakhis are selected from households with malnourished children and operate within Anganwadi centers. They undergo training sessions and receive educational materials from Britannia Nutrition Foundation (BNF) to enhance their knowledge.
Supporting Families: With their understanding of local community dynamics, Suposhan Sakhis help facilitate access to Anganwadi services, ensuring that women and children receive proper care and nutrition.
Facilitating Knowledge Sharing: Suposhan Sakhis convene group meetings for mothers in their villages, facilitating the dissemination of critical nutrition information and best practices. This helps to strengthen the community's collective knowledge and support systems.
Empowerment and Recognition: BNF values and acknowledges the contributions of Suposhan Sakhis, fostering their self-confidence and a sense of purpose. They are seen as the cornerstone of BNF's community-based initiatives, acting as key change-makers in their communities.

NUTRITION CHAMPIONS

Empowering School Children: Nutrition Champions are selected from among malnourished children who actively participate in program activities within schools. They undergo activity-based training to develop essential skills and knowledge related to nutrition and health.
Forming Peer Support Groups: Nutrition Champions help form groups of 15-30 children and adolescents, where they play an active role in leading discussions and activities related to health and nutrition. Each group is supported by 1-2 Nutrition Champions to ensure effective engagement and guidance.
Growth Monitoring: They assist BNF's team in conducting regular growth monitoring activities, helping track the nutritional progress of their peers.
Monthly Meetings and Advocacy: Nutrition Champions lead monthly group meetings either at school or in their villages, where they lead discussions on nutrition, health, and hygiene practices. This empowers them to spread awareness and act as role models for their peers.
Recognition and Value: BNF recognizes the dedication and impact of Nutrition Champions, acknowledging their pivotal role in promoting nutrition and health within their communities and schools.

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