Description
The project proposal is aimed at providing humanitarian aid (nutrition) to children in Gordim region of South Sudan which is severly impacted by famine. Currently, more than 50 % of population is suffering from famine. Submitting organizations has been active in the area for several years and has sufficient experience to successfully implement the proposed anti-malnutrition project. Project activities will be realized in Fatima Hospital in Gordim – an area with cca 40,000 children under the age of 10. Thanks to the implementation of the project children‘ nutrition situation will improve significantly. At least 5,088 children will undergo treatment financed by the project and further 1,280 children will be treated thanks to additional funding of the submitting organzation. Altogether, 6,368 children will receive treatment within the anti-malnutrition program. In addition, 800 children will be vaccinated and 1,600 parents will receive training focused on principles of correct nutrition and hygiene. All in all, children mortality caused by malnutrition will be significantly decreased due to the implementation of the project.