Kutumb along with Mother's First, Ireland aims to eradicate the prevailing malnourishment within the underprivileged children. They believe that the problem can be rooted out only if we pay heed from the beginning. It seeks to be a voice for the voiceless, and its success has led to treatment and prevention of malnutrition for countless mothers and infants
Prioritizing maternal nutrition to break the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition, by leveraging on the symbiotic relationship of mother and child
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
The mission caters to five different areas of Varanasi on monthly basis -
To support this cause
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
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 the total Severely Anaemic cases of these 5 areas of Varanasi have been treated with the help of Matritv Poshan Mission
Matritv Poshan Mission has helped bring down miscarriage and mortality rates to just 2% in these 5 areas of Varanasi
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