MATRITV POSHAN MISSION
Kutumb along with Mother's First, Ireland aims to eradicate the prevailing malnourishment within the underprivileged children.
The objective is to follow pregnant women during their pregnancy and several month after the birth.
OUR GOAL
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
- Have middle upper arm circumference less than 21 cm
- Have HB less than 7 mg/dl and weight less than 35 kg
or
- A malnourished child
- 1 to 3 years old age group
- Have middle upper arm circumference less than 12 cm
REGION COVERED
The mission caters to five different areas of Varanasi on monthly basis :
- Badhagaon
- Thathara
- Bihda
- Lahartara
- Khojwan
OUR IMPACT
100%
Mother's Nourishment of total admitted women annually
19%
Of severe anemia treated
2%
Matritv Poshan Mission has helped bring down miscarriage and mortality rates to just 2%
559
Beneficiaries in 2024
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.T he information about essential nutrients and hygiene during pregnancy helps them to enhance their lifestyle and become a stepping stone to eradicate malnutrition.