Project Goal: To contribute on government’s efforts - reduction in maternal and infant mortality

Project Objectives

1. Improve access to MNCHN (Maternal, Newborn, Child Health and Nutrition) services among women and children

2. Improve community and key influencer knowledge and health-seeking behaviour on MNCHN

3. Build the capacity of the health and nutrition care providers for strengthening MNCHN child health behaviors by mothers, children and their families in urban poor settings

Project Target

Primary Beneficiaries: Women in the reproductive age group of (15-40) and children (0-5 years) 

Secondary Beneficiaries: family members and community

Project Location

Kolkata, West Bengal

Key Approaches and Activities

• Technical Advisory Group (TAG) with representatives from key departments Development and adaptation of need-based training modules and materials

• Conduct BCC sessions with beneficiaries to improve knowledge and practices

• Home-based counselling and skill building for maternal and childcare

• Capacity building of key influencers and healthcare providers