Popularizing Vitamin A through Fruits and Vegetable Project
PROJECT LOCATION | Dhankuta and Terhathum Districts |
PROFESSIONAL STAFF | 2 |
OTHER STAFF | 8 |
NAME OF CLIENT/DONOR | Helen Keller International (HKI) |
NO. OF PROFESSIONAL MAN MONTHS | 90 |
NO. OF OTHER MAN MONTHS | 360 |
START DATE (Month/Year) | January 1996 |
COMPLETION DATE (Month/Year) | September 1999 |
APPROX. VALUE OF SERVICES | NRs. 3,665,700 |
NAME OF ASSOCIATION FIRM, IF ANY: | |
NO. OF MAN-MONTHS OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF PROVIDED BY ASSOCIATED FIRM: | Not Applicable |
NAME OF SENIOR STAFF
Mr. Devendra Prasad Yadav, Mr. Madhav Lal Shrestha and Mr. Badri Prasad Yadav were the Project Coordinators and responsible for the implementation of the project. They were also involved in supervising the field activities and writing reports. |
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The overall objective of this Project was to educate the target population about the importance of Vitamin - A and increase the area under vitamin A rich vegetables and fruits. This project was implemented at selected wards of Parewadin and Murtidhunga Village Development Committee of Dhankuta District. The specific objectives of the project were 1) to raise awareness among community members about the importance of production and consumption of Vitamin A rich vegetables and 2) educate the target population in the preparation of vegetables and 3) identify and refer acute cases of Vitamin-A deficiency related diseases to district health posts for treatment. |
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES PROVIDED
CEAPRED provided Project Leader, support staff and logistic support to the Project. |