Objectives
To educate the children and their families on the basics of nutrition and hygiene.
To provide monthly food packages for the malnourished children.
To help alleviate the harshness of living in poverty by providing comfort items.
Strategies
A) Food Package (suggested content) :
Chocolate malt drink
Powdered milk
Rice 5kg
Eggs
Canned sardines
Cream crackers
Multivitamins
Cooking oil
Fruit : watermelon/papaya
Potatoes
Carrots
Anchovies
Clean water
B) Comfort package (suggested content) :
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Antibacterial soap
Sleeping bag
Clothing
C) Education
Proper handwashing practice
Toothbrushing techniques
Proper use of food package items
Toiletting practices
Implementation
1. The Nutrition & Sanitation Team would visit during the once every two months.
2. Each trip will be conducted over a weekend in Kampung Bangau-Bangau, Semporna.
3. The team will deliver 1 or 2 food packages per family with malnourished children, depending on the size of the family
4. The family will be advised on proper cooking methods and consumption of each item in the food package to ensure optimal usage.
5. Families found to be selling the food package items will be warned and will be removed from the program on repeat offence.
6. Delivery of comfort items would be done 3 times a year during specified Nutrition visits.
7. Education on the Nutrition & Sanitation topics will be given at each visit. Their knowledge will be periodically tested to ensure sufficient understanding.