Philippines Integrated Project
-on Reproductive health / nutrition

Japanese Organization for International Cooperation in Family Planning (JOICFP)

The activity of Batangas Province jointly operated with Japanese Organization for International Cooperation in Family Planning (JOICFP).
Training for volunteer health workers and development of educational materials aiming to improve nutritional well being, and reproductive health*.

* Reproductive health — "a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not nearly the absence of disease or infirmity, in all matters relating to the reproductive system and to its functions and processes" ("Acting program" of UN Population and Development Conference, 1994)

(photo credit: JOICFP)

Philippines Community-operated Reproductive Health (CoRH) Nutrition Project.
-Driven by a "spirit of self-reliance" based on citizens participation and self-effort, contribute to the improvement of reproductive health and nutritional well being-

Japanese Organization for International Cooperation in Family Planning (JOICFP)

A secondary stage of "Philippines Integrated Project" was performed in an expanded target area. Also, we are providing training, etc. to build municipal capabilities, and help to improve the skills of reproductive health and nutritional service providers.

(photo credit: JOICFP)

Nutrition Improvement Project

Local NGO: Lingap Para sa Kalusugan Sambayanan LIKAS, Inc (LIKAS)

The activity performed by a Philippine NGO, LIKAS in the province of Sorsogon. After constructing a children's center, we organized feeding programs for the malnourished children.

(photo credit: LIKAS)

Community-based Piloting / Modeling of Nutrition Education Approaches in the Philippines

Local governmental agency: Food Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI)

The model development of a nutrition education program by Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) in the Philippines. Conducted activities including research of the needs of local residents, development of a nutrition education strategy, review of educational materials, etc.

(photo credit: FNRI)

Primary School-based Nutrition Improvement Program

Local NGO: Yayasan Kusuma Buana (YKB)

The activity conducted by Indonesian NGO, Yayasan Kusuma Buana (YKB). We developed educational materials, set-up school canteens, distributed supplemental iron tablets, and held lectures for parents in order to prevent anemia for the children.

(photo credit: local NGO: Yayasan Kusuma Buana (YKB)

Improvement of Living Environment for Woman in Agricultural Villages and Training for Community Development

OISCA-International

Activities aimed at improving nutrition and health conditions for residents in the rural area of Java by OISCA-International. Upon completion of construction of a "Community Development Training Center for Women" instructions for cooking, health care, etc. for the female trainees were provided.

(photo credit: OISCA-International)

Study for Improving Nutritional Status in the Community

Local NGO: The Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association (IPPA)

Activities for the nutrition improvement program conducted by the local NGO, The Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association (IPPA) at the community in western Sumatra. A survey for the planning of the activity and workshop targeting residents was conducted.

Nutrition Improvement Program Through Household Gardening

Specified NPO: Japan International Volunteer Center, (JVC)

In cooperation with a specified NPO, Japan International Volunteer Center, we promote Household Gardening activities in rural areas. We encouraged the spreading of this program as it contributes to improve nutritional status of local residents and their earning power.

(photo credit: Japan International Volunteer Center)

Nutrition Improvement Project through Fortification of Selected Foods with Micronutrients

Local university: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH)

Centered in the highlands and jungle areas, we identify local ingredients (palm oil, banana powder) which could be fortified micronutrients (vitamin A and iron), and disseminate them in the community.

Health and Nutrition Project for Improving Nutritional Status of Chronically Malnourished Children

Local NGO: Asociacion Benefica PRISMA

We proceeded with the nutrition improvement project targeting chronic malnourished children under 2 years old with a local NPO. We also provided training for people involved in health care and offer supplemental information for children's mothers to promote their understanding.