Kindernothilfe(KNH)
Partnered with SLCDF
Objectives
Primary
Secondary
Mitigate the physiological and economic impact of the Sri Lanka crisis on targeted, vulnerable households with children in Kindernothilfe SHG project communities during 2022/3.
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Supplement growth of children under 5 years 
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Support the nutrient adequacy of pregnant mothers
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Supplement vulnerable households with children, such as women headed households and CWD, with their nutritional requirements and to mitigate hunger. 
Target Groups
Direct
Indirect
Children below 5 years, women-headed households, pregnant and lactating mothers from 2500 households.
Primary care givers, State parties/Primary healthcare system, Service providers
Project Areas
District
Province
Country
Anuradhapura
Badulla
Batticaloa
Colombo
Jaffna
Kilinochchi
Mannar
Matara
Nuwara Eliya
Monaragala
Mullaitivu
Vavuniya
Central
Eastern
Northern
North Central
Southern
Uva
Western
SRI LANKA
Started
Expected to End
Estimated
Amount
Duration
July 2022
Octomber 2023
LKR
22,556,100
6 Months
Dhiri Poshaku (Component 1)
Dhiri Poshaku project was funded by KNH and spearheaded by SLCDF to supplement and elevate nutritional levels of 12 districts. The project provided Samaposha Nutritional flour to vulnerable households including pregnant mothers, children under 5 years and women headed households. The project spanned for a period of 6 months.