Cooking up something good: Community-based kitchens

MANILA, Philippines – Hunger is among the biggest yet most solvable problems in the Philippines and in the world. And it is best addressed through collective efforts. 

Community-based nutrition programs are one of the many ways we can help families alleviate hunger – through education, health and nutrition services, gardening and livelihood projects. (READ: Lessons from South Korea’s food banks)

Children International, a non-profit children’s organization, conducts a community-based intervention program called “hearth sessions,” which entail parents of healthy children sharing their knowledge on nutrition and food preparation with parents of malnourished children.

The sessions also emphasize that nutritious meals are not necessarily expensive. All it takes is a great amount of creativity and resourcefulness. (READ: Junk food vs good food) 

The parent volunteers work together in ensuring that children within their communities are well-fed.

Children International prepared a short video sharing simple yet flavorful recipes. Watch “Cooking up something good” below: 

Children International is currently helping communities in Bulacan, Caloocan, and Quezon City. It also conducts supplemental feeding and nutri-kiddie class programs, in partnership with the Nutrition Council of the Philippines. – Rappler.com

To learn more about hearth sessions or on how you can help – by either supporting a program, sponsoring a child, donating, or becoming an advocate – visit Children International Manila’s website. You may also email director@mla.children.org.ph or call 417-4079 loc 201 for queries and partnerships. 

If you have success stories just like this, please share them with us. We are inviting adcovates, NGOs, LGUs, and everyone to contribute articles and video materials that provoke questions, offer solutions, and inspire action. Email us at move.ph@rappler.com. Be part of the #HungerProject.