Project Report
| Apr 19, 2025
Empowering Children and Mothers
By Divya Godbole | Programme Officer
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Porridge kitchen
The Porridge Kitchen is a vital initiative launched by The Nasio Trust to address growing levels of malnutrition among children under five in Mumias West. Each week, over 20 children and their mothers attend the kitchen sessions, where they are served nutritious millet porridge enriched with spirulina, a natural superfood known for its high protein and vitamin content.
More than just a feeding programme, the Porridge Kitchen offers a holistic approach to early childhood health. Mothers are trained in infant care, hygiene practices, and balanced nutrition, equipping them with the tools to support their children’s development long after the sessions end.
Impact to Date:
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80% of children with signs of acute malnutrition have shown full recovery.
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The remaining 20% have improved significantly and are no longer considered at immediate risk.
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Mothers report increased knowledge and confidence in caring for their children.
The Porridge Kitchen is helping ensure that no child is too hungry to grow, learn, or thrive. With continued support, this simple yet powerful programme can be expanded to reach more vulnerable families across the region.
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Dec 19, 2024
Nasio's Porridge Kitchen Ends Year With Success
By Divya Godbole | Programme Officer
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The Nasio Trust's Porridge Kitchen has transformed into something more than just a feeding programme for malnourished children. It has now become a healthcare hub that empowers the attending mothers to earn an income and learn more about providing their family with the right kind of nutrition.
Out of the 19 children present, 18 had gained weight, categorized as follows:
- 8 children were of normal weight.
- 5 children were mildly malnourished.
- 4 children were moderately malnourished.
- 2 children were severely malnourished.
The group of mothers have become financially empowered through Nasio's table banking session and have saved approximately 2660 shillings from the soap-making activity, managed by the treasurer. They have additional 5000 contributed for next year’s project. They have also gained essential knowledge on family planning from the community healthcare nurse.
In the new year, Nasio's community health volunteers will be conducting further field visits into villages around Nasio to identify families and children in need of support through teh Porridge Kitchen.
We would like to thank all our supporters for making the Porridge Kitchen a reality and for changing the lives of so many vulnerable people. We wish you a very happy New Year!
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Sep 3, 2024
Update on Nasio's Porridge Kitchen - September 2024
By Divya Godbole | Programme Officer
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Since the last update report, The Nasio Trust's Porridge Kitchen has started supporting 26 children affected by malnutrition along with 24 of their mothers through weekly distribution of meals and assessment of the impact of the porridge on their healthcare.
The community nurse and nutritionist have been supporting the Community Livelihoods team, that leads the project, and providing their expertise through growth and weight monitoring, educating and sensitising the young mothers on hygiene and making the most out of their diet, as well as through the establishment of kitchen gardens for more long-term support.
Six out of the twenty-six children have already gained weight since their enrolment into the programme 4-months ago. The mothers involved with the project are also now going to be trained in income-generating activities so that they do not have to rely on their agricultural incomes alone.
We would like to thank everyone who has supported the Porridge Kitchen so far!
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