SADO is working in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities to ensure that no one needs to die from curable diseases or suffer chronic malnutrition. Our priorities in the future for SADO is to integrated health and nutrition services to vulnerable populations in various locations and these are inclusive of:

Expand the Integrated Childhood Immunization and Education Program (ICIPE)

• Target additional vulnerable communities to ensure comprehensive access to immunization and basic healthcare for children.
• Enhance outreach efforts to educate parents on the importance of vaccinations and healthcare services for their children.
• Invest in continuous training for healthcare staff to improve service delivery and child health education.

Strengthen Health and Nutrition Programs for Women and Children

• Foster deeper collaboration with local health facilities to optimize the delivery of nutritional counselling and medical referrals.
• Implement a robust monitoring system to evaluate the effectiveness of health services and nutritional interventions for women and children.
• Expand the availability of food supplements tailored to the specific needs of the community.

Broaden Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs

• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments to identify the nutritional requirements of vulnerable populations across different regions.
• Develop partnerships with local farmers and suppliers to diversify food sources in aid distributions.
• Organize educational workshops focused on nutrition and cooking to empower beneficiaries with knowledge on healthy eating practices.

Enhance Institutional Support and Capacity Building

• Create comprehensive training modules focused on women’s health care, maternal and child health, and nutrition management for local health and education officials.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing events for NGOs and health centres to exchange best practices in health and nutrition services.
• Strengthen monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the performance of local institutions in implementing effective health initiatives.

Increase Advocacy and Funding Efforts

• Engage with government entities, NGOs, and community leaders to advocate for increased support and funding for health and nutrition initiatives.
• Prepare and submit grant proposals to secure financial resources for expanding health and nutrition services.

Leverage Technology for Health Education

• Explore the development of mobile health applications that provide vital health information and resources to women and caregivers.
• Utilize social media platforms to disseminate health tips, nutrition information, and share success stories to engage and inform the community.

By prioritizing these areas, SADO aims to enhance its impact on health and nutrition in vulnerable communities, working towards the goal of preventing deaths from curable diseases and eradicating chronic malnutrition.