The Power of Nutrition, CARE and Action Against Hunger are working with the Government of Gujarat to implement the Gujarat Nutrition Programme, a $10 million five year investment benefitting both women and young children. The investment concentrates on increasing the capacity of existing systems and programmes as well as building nutrition-related knowledge in Bhavnagar and Sabarkantha, two districts exhibiting particularly high rates of stunting. By focusing on the crucial first 1,000 days, this collaboration between the government and private sector is set to provide benefit to women and children in both the medium and long term.
The programme aims to contribute to a reduction in children’s stunting and severe wasting by improving health, nutrition, and hygiene amongst pregnant women and children in Bhavnagar and Sabarkantha. By 2023 the programme is expected to avert 42,500 cases of stunting, 8,470 cases of maternal anaemia and 1,781 deaths of children under five.
Implementing Partners: CARE International-UK, CARE India, Action Against Hunger UK, Action Against Hunger India, Government of Gujarat
The Power of Nutrition Donors: UBS Optimus Foundation