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Lesotho

Improved Nutrition for Pre-School Children in Lesotho
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Published on 10 April 2013
  • Community Cooperation
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Community Cooperation
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Community Cooperation

Women in the district of Berea have come together to improve the lives of young children by opening an Early Childhood and Development Centre, supported by WFP.   

Improving Nutrition
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Improving Nutrition

As part of WFP's Country Programme, Early Childhood Development Centres are provided with a variety of foods to improve the health and well-being of the children attending them. 

Increased Attendance
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Increased Attendance


Pre-primary school enrolment has increased with WFP food support,  ensuring that children are better prepared for primary education.

Healthy Children
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Healthy Children

Through its Positive Deviance programme, WFP works to identify innovative local solutions to problematic issues...such as this simple sanitation project which promotes hand washing.

 

Full Tummies
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Full Tummies

WFP supports 50,000 children in Early Childhood Care and Development centres throughout Lesotho. 

Inquiring Minds
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Inquiring Minds

Breakfasts provided by WFP ensure that children have the nutrition and energy required to do well at school.  

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