Manesa village is in ward 3, Chipinge district where farmers survive on dry land and irrigation farming. Crops grown mostly include small grains, sugar beans and maize. Issues of dietary diversity and meal variety were a challenge in the ward and village. Crops such as sunflowers, maize, sugar beans and vegetables used to be grown …
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The FARM Activity facilitated the hosting of three technical events in Chipinge, Chivi and Mwenezi districts of Manicaland and Masvingo provinces in commemoration of the World Milk Day marked on June 1st of every year. The events ran under the theme “Dairy Net Zero”. The FARM Activity joined the global commemorations by promoting the beef-dairy …
Following trainings on dietary diversity and balanced diet from Feed the Future Zimbabwe Fostering Agribusiness for Resilient Markets (FARM), the New Life producer group in Shinja village Chimanimani ward 6 have taken a step ahead and managed to procure 100 Sasol chicken breeds. The New Life poultry producer group comprises of 20 group members, 75% …
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It is important to eat a diet rich in protein, iron, calcium, iodine and vitamins while you are breastfeeding. #StepUpForBreastfeeding “Did you know that one medium orange fleshed sweet potato meets the daily recommendation of Vit A for breastfeeding moms.#StepUpForBreastfeeding to all women of child bearing age, let’s produce, and consume nutritious foods and increase …
Step up for breastfeeding: Educate and Support #Worldbreastfeedingweek2022 “Exclusive breastfeeding until six months is possible even for big babies especially with family support. I gave birth to a 4.2kg baby and practiced EBF up to 6 months she grew well and very healthy” My peers and my in-laws always pressured me to feed my baby …
“It’s important to create a safe space that support women within the workplace and community to optimally breastfeed their children. Breast milk is good for children’s mental and physical health. Let us step up in promoting breastfeeding beyond 2 years of age” Tafadzwa Mavhudzi, MEAL Manager at Nutrition Action Zimbabwe # StepUpForBreastfeeding #worldbreastfeedingweek2022
“BREASTFEEDING IS THE WAY TO GO, Let’s continue to step up for breastfeeding and create a Zimbabwe without Malnutrition. I am a Nutritionist committed to protecting and supporting breastfeeding because as a breastfeeding mother I have seen the benefits of breastfeeding on my children.” Starlet Makota Nutrition and Health Manager at Nutrition action Zimbabwe #WBW2022 …
Keith Maphosa , Nutrition and Health Assistant at Nutrition Action Zimbabwe, has done it so can you. “As an expecting father I will make sure to accompany my wife for ANC visits, provide a four star diet and iron rich foods for the growing baby and after giving birth to ensure sufficient quantity and quality …
Stepping up for breastfeeding is possible…fathers and husbands can do it too. Read More »
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