Action Against Hunger

Published purpose

This project aims to contribute to the reduction of maternal and child mortality in Guatemala and Kenya by improving the delivery and utilization of essential and nutrition related health services. Project activities include: (1) building the capacity of local and district health teams in service delivery and strategic planning; (2) conducting awareness of existing health services with local communities; (3) training households on nutritious crop selection, production and post harvest handling; (4) promoting and implementing care-taker and baby-friendly community approaches; and (5) training of health staff on treatment of malnourished children. It is estimated that more than 1.3 million people benefit directly, and more than 880,000 people indirectly, from activities led in the Chiquimula Department of Guatemala and 5 counties in Kenya (West Pokot, Trans-Nzoia, Busia, Kakamega, and Bungoma) The project is implemented by Action Against Hunger Canada in Kenya in collaboration with Action Against Hunger Kenya, Helen Keller International, and the Ministry of Health. In Guatemala, it is implemented in collaboration with Action Against Hunger Guatemala, Médicos del Mundo España en Guatemala, Asociación de Investigación y Estudios Sociales, and local government organizations.