Health and Nutrition
In collaboration with other projects, doners, national and international NGOs Al-Thuraya conducts studies, training and capacity building to:
• Reducing the risk of high rates of child mortality and malnutrition.
• Preventing further deterioration of nutritional status among Children under 2 years of age (CU2) and pregnant and lactating women (PLW).
• Raising awareness on nutrition and food security through public education by:
- Using available items.
- Considering family economical situation.
- Giving priority to vulnerable groups.
- Personal hygiene and keeping surfaces and cooking area clean.
- Separating raw and cooked foods.
- Cooking thoroughly.
- Keeping food at safe temperatures.
- Using safe water and raw materials.