Tribal women in Kandhamal district, Odisha, combat malnutrition as Poshan Ma'eleis under Vitamin Angels India program.
In Odisha's Kandhamal district, tribal women are tackling malnutrition as 'nutrition leaders' or 'Poshan Ma'elis', in a program by Mumbai-based non-profit Vitamin Angels India (VAI). Despite nutrient-rich produce, pregnant mothers in three villages suffered from severe anemia. VAI trained local women to grow vegetables and introduced new recipes, leading to improved dietary habits, better hygiene, and sanitation.
April 29, 2024
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