23/09/2026
Good nutrition advice must be practical, affordable and relevant to everyday life of community members.
Many families understand the importance of eating well. However, for communities living in informal settlements, the main barrier is often economic. Rising food prices, unstable incomes, and competing household expenses limit what people can afford, how regularly they can eat and whether their meals provide adequate nutrition.
In response, and with the support of our friends at Pann Pyoe Lett Foundation (PPL-F), we conducted a three-hour community nutrition session. Using current market prices and locally available foods, the session offered practical guidance, helping translate nutrition knowledge into practical decisions and balanced meal plans, that families could apply within the limits of their household budgets. Afterwards, women described concrete changes in how they selected and prepared food, including considering nutritional value when shopping at their local market.
At the same time, our ongoing livelihood work in the community recognises realistic limitations. Nutrition education can help women make informed choices, but knowledge cannot fill an empty plate. That is why our work goes beyond the training room. We have been supporting 100 women micro-entrepreneurs to strengthen their livelihoods, help build more reliable incomes and create greater food security for their families.
We cannot achieve this alone. We welcome partnerships with organisations that share our commitment to long-term community resilience.
