By Jong-Jin Kim, Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific
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Empowering Communities Through Nutrition Education and Home Gardening: A Story of Transformation
20 December 2023
20 December 2023
In a world where knowledge is a catalyst for change, the story of Daw Aye Aye Myint stands as a shining example of the profound impact that education and practical application can have on individuals, families, and communities. A mother with limited knowledge about nutrition, she embarked on a journey...
Women are actively involved in various agricultural activities in general in Myanmar and in particular in Central Dry Zone and their contributions to agriculture are of significant importance for ensuring local food security and nutrition. If on one hand, they have a vital role at the pre-harvest management stage then...
Nurturing Health and Nutrition: Empowering Mothers in Magway
01 December 2023
01 December 2023
In the heart of a village, a remarkable transformation is taking place—one that exemplifies the power of education, persistence, and community support in reshaping dietary habits and improving the health and nutrition of families. At the forefront of this change stands Daw Aye Khin, a dedicated mother who embarked on...
The journey of motherhood is not always easy, especially when it comes to ensuring the health of both the mother and the child. For Daw Zin Mar Win, a 25-year-old mother from Yae Ngan Village in the Natmauk Township, the Central Dry Zone in Myanmar, the worries about her pregnancy...
A step toward the Intergenerational Pathway of Nutrition
25 April 2023
25 April 2023
Daw Phyo Khet Wai, a married woman from Pin Myo village in the Natmauk Township, had limited knowledge about nutrition before attending the Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) trainings funded by the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Like...