Food Security India Project #73000

Support 500 Adolescent Girls' Nutrition & Health

by Society for Poor People Development (SPPD)

Summary

Each girl will receive a monthly nutrition kit and health education package valued at $10 per month, ensuring access to essential nutrients and knowledge to support healthy physical and emotional development during adolescence - a critical growth period.In addition to direct nutrition support, the program will build awareness on menstrual hygiene, anemia prevention, and personal health practices, empowering girls with the knowledge and confidence to care for themselves and make informed decision

$60,000
total goal

$59,970
remaining

1
donor

0
monthly donors

6
months

Challenge

This project aims to improve the health, nutrition, and overall well-being of 500 adolescent girls from marginalized rural communities through a structured 12-month intervention program. Implemented by the Society for Poor People Development (SPPD), a registered nonprofit and verified member of the Global Giving, the initiative focuses on providing consistent nutritional support, health education, and menstrual health awareness.

Solution

This project will support 500 adolescent girls with monthly nutrition kits and health education for 12 months, improving their physical health, confidence, and school participation. The initiative also provides menstrual hygiene awareness and life-skills guidance, helping girls adopt healthy practices and break stigma.

Long-Term Impact

This initiative will create lasting change by improving the health, education, and empowerment of adolescent girls from marginalized communities. By reducing malnutrition and anemia and increasing access to nutritional support and menstrual hygiene awareness, the project will help girls stay in school, avoid early marriage, and transition into healthier and economically independent adults.