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The National Food and Nutrition Security Policy (NFNSP) was approved by the (GoB)
The National Food and Nutrition Security Policy (NFNSP) was approved by the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) in August 2020 and aims to ensure that the country achieves its food and nutrition security-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fulfills the relevant national and international commitments by 2030.
The National Nutrition Week was observed throughout Bangladesh from May 9th to May 15th, 2024. As part of the PRLC project of MJF supported by European Unions, various actions were implemented in collaboration with the Health and Family Planning Department to commemorate National Nutrition Week.
1. Conducted awareness sessions on Food, Nutrition, and Menstrual Hygiene at 9 schools in Rangamati, Khagrachari, and Bandarban Districts.
2. Established Nutrition Corners at 9 schools by distributing hygiene and menstrual management materials to Khagrachari, Rangamati, and Bandarban District students.
3. Organized awareness sessions for mothers' groups in Rangamati District in collaboration with the Civil Surgeon's Office.
4. Conducted an awareness session on the diversified food and nutritional values of locally available food, followed by a cooking competition among mothers.
5. Distributed Nutritious Food at orphanages in Khagrachari and Rangamati Districts in collaboration with the Civil Surgeon's Office.