Nutrition Month was marked during August in the Philippines.
Nutrition Month was marked during August in the Philippines.
IIRR, in partnership with Australian Aid, delivered a range of community events culminating in a celebration including the provision of nutrition assessments and information on nutrient-dense food within the community. Seeds of indigenous vegetables and booklets on home gardening, “Gabay sa Pagsisimula ng Gulayan sa Tahanan”, were distributed widely to community members. Home gardening plays a big role in domestic food security and nutrition by providing accessible food for families.
community members. Home gardening plays a big role in domestic food security and nutrition
With over 810 million people experiencing hunger across the world in 2020 (FAO), IIRR continues to tackle food insecurity and hunger as a priority.
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