Why Nutrition
In Somalia, malnutrition continues to be a major challenge, especially among vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, young children, and displaced communities. At Technoplan Group of Volunteers Organization, we believe that preventing malnutrition is key to building a healthy and resilient society. Our nutrition program is dedicated to addressing this issue through proactive, community-centered interventions.
What We Do
Technoplan Group of Volunteers Organization collaborates with local authorities and partner organizations to deliver holistic nutrition services, which include:
- Providing quality nutrition care for pregnant women.
- Distributing nutritious food to households with pregnant women and young children.
- Promoting hygiene, proper child-feeding, and healthy lifestyle practices.
Our Interventions
Our program focuses on:
- Identifying and referring acutely malnourished individuals to local health facilities.
- Preventive nutrition support for vulnerable IDP and at-risk communities.
- Training community nutrition ambassadors—primarily mothers—to educate their peers on optimal nutrition, breastfeeding, and child care practices.
Focus Areas
Technoplan Group of Volunteers Organization’s nutrition program emphasizes:
- Improving nutrition care for pregnant women and young children.
- Enhancing food security for vulnerable populations.
- Educating mothers and caregivers on hygiene, nutrition, and child feeding.
- Strengthening local capacity through community-led initiatives, empowering nutrition ambassadors to foster long-term change.
Impact
Over the past year, our nutrition initiatives have significantly reduced malnutrition rates among the communities we serve. Numerous households have benefited from improved nutritional support, while education and training programs have equipped communities with the knowledge and tools to sustain better health practices. Through these efforts, Technoplan Group of Volunteers Organization continues to promote healthier, more resilient communities across Somalia.