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Fighting Malnutrition
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JUNE 2008 — Malnutrition is one of the leading causes of death in Rwanda particularly among women and children. FHI/Rwanda is thus supporting a private initiative that aims to improve the nutritional status of individuals by providing them good sources of protein as well as opportunities to generate income. With private donations, FHI/Rwanda purchased over 110 goats and distributed them to associations from Kirambi and Jenda Health Centers as well as gave a cow to Nyamagabe Health Center's prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV program. In May 2008, 54 goats were distributed to members of the Abadacogora, Dushyikirane, and Abahuje associations outside Rurangazi Market. The recipients were people living with HIV who suffer from malnutrition. The associations are encouraged to work together to start animal husbandry projects, or they may use the animals for milk or food. The emphasis is on sustainable, locally-produced food support. FHI/Rwanda believes initiatives such as this may contribute to improved nutrition and quality of life. With funding from the US Agency for International Development, FHI/Rwanda supports the provision HIV services, including nutrition, at the health centers. Nutritional services include educational classes on nutrition and food preparation and some supplemental feeding to children born to HIV-positive mothers. Generous contributions from Anne Duffy and Randy and Rochelle Jensen made this initiative possible.PHOTO: The members of the Abadacogora, Dushyikirane, and Abahuje associations receive goats as part of a new initiative. (FHI/Rwanda) |
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