Mother & Child Protection Center

Improving the nutritional state of young children

2010 till 2013

Bu / Plateau des Batekes, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Context

The villagers of Bu – Plateau des Bateke suffer from the lack of water, electricity and sanitation facilities. Families do not have sufficient means of subsistence and employment opportunities are non-existent. Women are mostly abandoned by their husbands, who are frequently on the move as part of their charcoal production activities.

A significant number of children and mothers are undernourished and in an alarming health state.

Beneficiaries

Mothers and their young children aged from 0 to 3 years old.

Objective

Amélioration de la situation nutritionnelle de très jeunes enfants de 0 à 3 ans dans le village de Bu, Plateau des Batekes en RDC

Results

2011: temporary nutrition center in an existing maternity ward, which was completely refurbished. Approximately 65 severely malnourished children were cared for (fed three times a week, including with locally produced maize meal), and recieved medical examination, vitamins and free care. The weakest mothers were also fed and received nutrition and hygiene advice twice a month.

2012: infants consultations and regular home visits, distribution of balanced meals to sick children, purchase of medicines (with free medical care), awareness-raising for women on hygiene, dietetics, family planning, etc.

2013: construction of a kitchen, a covered cafeteria, and related equipment. Construction of a small fish pond to contribute to the supply of fresh protein in the Center.

Our actions

Whether on a national or international level, we want to offer young people the best possible opportunities for the future. We support projects through concrete action on the ground thanks to our partner organisations

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2010 till 2019

Belgium