About the Program
Aim
Prioritizing maternal nutrition to break the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition, by leveraging on the symbiotic relationship of mother and child
Target Group
A pregnant woman, who has middle upper arm circumference less than 21 cm, HB less than 7 mg/dl and weight less than 35 kg
A malnourished child, who belongs to 1 to 3 years old age group and has middle upper arm circumference less than 12 cm
Regions Covered
The mission caters to five different areas of Varanasi on monthly basis -
- Badhagaon
- Thathara
- Bihda
- Lahartara
- Khojwan
To support this cause
Contributions
Kutumb's contributing towards the society is not restricted to providing food and medicines.They aim to educate pregnant and lactating women, allowing them to develop holistically.They encourage mother-baby bonding by enlightening the women with the benefits of breastfeeding.The information about essential nutrients and hygiene during pregnancy helps them to enhance their lifestyle and become a stepping stone to eradicate malnutrition.
To support this cause
Achievements and Results
100% Mother's Nourishment
19% of Severe Anemia Treated
19% of Severe Anemia Treated
As a percentage of total admitted women annually, in the areas of Badhagaon, Thathara, Bihda, Lahartara and Khojwan ,
Nourishment is provided to 100% of the women
19% of Severe Anemia Treated
19% of Severe Anemia Treated
19% of Severe Anemia Treated
19% of the total Severely Anaemic cases of these 5 areas of Varanasi have been treated with the help of Matritv Poshan Mission
2% Miscarriage and Mortality
19% of Severe Anemia Treated
2% Miscarriage and Mortality
Matritv Poshan Mission has helped bring down miscarriage and mortality rates to just 2% in these 5 areas of Varanasi