jawhar project
Launched on November 2nd, 2015, the program leverages ANNADA’s unique
A health crisis. Every day, ~2,000 children lose their lives due to hunger & malnutrition related causes.
Insufficient nutrition
90%
Only 10% children under 2 years receive an adequate nourishing diet.
Severe Acute Malnutrition 7.7%
Severe acute malnutrition leads to immunity loss, diseases & infections & hampers cognitive development.
Underweight children
32%
~32% children under 5 yrs are underweight. They will struggle with linear growth & have learning difficulties.
Maternal malnutrition 52%
Almost half of pregnant women are anemic which can lead to maternal and/or child mortality during childbirth.
The long-term effects of early childhood malnutrition are exponential.
Psychological trauma
Early childhood malnutrition can lead to emotional distress, increased vulnerability to mental health disorders, poor self-esteem, social challenges, with long-term effects on adult life.
Gender disparity
The role of women in decision making is minimal, further amplifying the gender-divide.
Under-education
Undernourished children are unlikely to attain necessary education levels & realize their potential.
Poverty
As per UNICEF, Stunting in early life is linked to ~45% reduction in lifetime earnings. Increased medical costs further diminish earnings.
Crime
Studies show that 37% of children who experience hunger are prone to violence.
Human capital loss
About 45% Indians are under 25 years of age but majority of them are undernourished, under-skilled and have limited earning capacities.
Economic loss
Unhealthy individuals are not able to perform at their peak levels. Avg. human peak productivity in China is almost 21 years while it is less than 7 years in India.
We are making steady consistent efforts to address hunger & malnutrition.
- 30+ Comprehensive interventions implemented across 7 Indian states since 2016
- 96% of our beneficiaries are in rural/tribal areas
- ~15,000+ home counselling & awareness sessions
- 8 Lakh lives impacted
- 3 Mn+ Covid relief meals for vulnerable communities
- ~13k beneficiaries supported through Poshan Potli initiative
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