We have been regularly posting details about the extraordinary and highly successful IEC and behavior change programmes we have been having in the government schools in Yadgir District. And we continue to learn more and more as we proceed in this poorest District of Karnataka. At one of our review meetings, our field team BAIF […]
A very successful Middle School IEC Programme which has resulted in 65% behvaiour change regarding healthier, more nutritive diet with locally available fruit and vegetables within the family. Impact Assessment Report When community behaviour is hardened by centuries old custom and tradition, behaviour change through evidence based time tested success stories fails. This is what
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The 1st stage of IEC Campaign was done simultaneously with the baseline survey, it provided information to the community on the following. 1. Intergeneration lifecycle of Malnutrition. 2. Importance of breastfeeding up to 6 months and starting complementary feeding after 6 months. 3. Importance of girl child health and nutrition. 4. Anemia. 5. Importance of
An Orientation Programme for SHG Women to Improve Nutrition, Health and COVID Protection for Families and Community was held in Yelavatti Village, Lakshmeshwar Taluk, Gadag District, Karnataka on 22nd to 23rd June, 2022″ SHG women were trained to produce affordable nutritious energy food from locally available agricultural produce, for consumption by the community through sale by SHGs. A micro
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A baseline survey study was conducted in Yadgir District by Bharat Agro Industries Foundation, under the project Establishing SHG/FPO enterprises to address malnutrition and provide rural livelihoods in Yadgir District, Karnataka. The baseline will capture the nutritional status of children, adolescents and adults, and their dietary intake. Women Self-Help Groups are being mobilized to inform
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Sri Aurobindo Society – Auro Centre for Public Nutrition, Public Health and Public Policy (SAS-ACPN) has signed an Agreement with Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) for setting up a Community Resource Centre for Women for COVID 19 Protection, Gender and Nutrition, in Vanur Block, Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu, supported by GAIN. This project
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Upcoming Prodcution Unit We are happy to inform you that our partner Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology will complete setting up the Yadgir energy food production unit by mid-May and we will be ready for trial production of VitaPoshan.People of all age groups from the most deprived sections, will have access for the
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Early Initiatives of Auro Centre for Public Nutrition, Public Health and Public Policy Auro Centre for Public Nutrition, Public Health and Public Policy is setting up a Community Resource Centre for Women for COVID 19 Protection, Gender and Nutrition in Yalavatti, a Gram Panchayat in Lakshmeshwar Taluk, Gadag District, Karnataka in partnership Technology Consultants (TECSOK)
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