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About $2.24bn is estimated as the loss of future labour force resulting from under-5 mortality.
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Students of HDF-MFF Secondary School Adam Hingoro are jubilant as they receive their new syllabus books for session 2019-20. Free books distribution is a regular feature of the HDF Education & Literacy Program.
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“In 2030, when all children should be in school, one in six aged 6-17 will still be excluded. Many children are still dropping out: by 2030, 40pc will still not be completing secondary education at current rates”. The situation may improve with cross-sectoral collaborations and the dedicated efforts of the decision-makers. HDF calls on all relevant stakeholders to join hands and Promote equitable quality education for all, ensuring all children, especially girls, realize their full potential.
One in four Pakistani children won’t complete primary education by 2030: Unesco
The country will only be half-way to the target of 12 years of education for all, says Unesco.
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Malnutrition, The Silent Epidemic.
Malnutrition is a global dilemma that no nation can afford to ignore. This predicament prevails over Pakistan endangering the health of substantial number of mothers and children under five. The pernicious impacts of malnutrition are multifaceted; the exceeding moralities and morbidities undermine the economic development of our country aggravating the vicious cycle of poverty.
The National Nutrition Survey 2018 (NNS) launched by joint collaboration between the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination, the Aga Khan University (AKU) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) presents the scale of malnutrition in Pakistan. The survey is a milestone achieved, unique in two ways; not only is it based on the largest nutritional research carried out till date but also the data is collected at Pakistan’s lowest administrative levels.
The consistent efforts of the government along with other stakeholders has resulted in improving indicators of malnutrition. The most critical of the nutrition related problems, stunting in children has decreased by 4% over the years. An improvement of 6 points has been observed in children breast fed during first hour of birth. Moreover, the trend of anemia has declined to 53.7%. The prevalence of micro-nutrient deficiencies including zinc, vitamin D and iodine have also decreased and now almost four out of five households consume iodized salt. Lastly, access to sources of clean drinking water have improved in nine out of ten households.
Although the recent findings have shown a gradual progress but the complex malnutrition challenge still demands rigorous efforts. Dismally, rate of wasting is now highest in the history of Pakistan. The prevalence of overweight children under five has also doubled over seven years whereas one in every three children are underweight. All indicators of complementary feeding are far below acceptable levels. Only one in seven children aged 6–23 months receive a diverse diet.The status of women nutrition also shows a bleak picture. Women of reproductive age bear a double burden of malnutrition. The survey shows more than half of adolescent girls in Pakistan are anemic with almost one in eight adolescent girls being underweight.
The assessment of NNS 2018 has paved way for humanitarian organizations to prioritize issues like malnutrition which are of national importance. Human Development Foundation (HDF) has been working tirelessly for mother and child wellness. The organization through its Umeed say Aagay Campaign advocates that the foundation of healthier generations can be laid only through healthy mothers. The program emphasizes on the importance of nutritional needs during the first 1000 days for mothers and child, an excellent window of opportunity for promotion of growth and development.
Despite malnutrition being a complex issue focused efforts can lead towards eradication of the problem. Human Development Foundation with its holistic model aims at providing the same multilayered interventions to solve this multifaceted issue. The model targets the crisis through multi-sectoral approach which includes provision of primary health care, sustainable environment, economic development and women empowerment. Consequently, reducing the number of deaths in women and children that in turn will benefit the economy and ultimately development of our country.
National Consultation on Financing Girl’s Education in the News.
“During an earlier briefing, participants of the conference were informed that Human Development advocates have brought significant evidence over the last 20 years to show that one of the most strategic interventions for sustainable Human Development is educating girls, which brings a multitude of social, cultural, political, environmental and economic benefits. But to attain the goal of quality education for all, a country is required to invest substantially in education in general and that of girls in particular”
https://www.dawn.com/news/print/1491217
Education sector has been in decline for 30 years: MPA
Punjab, Sindh parliamentarians discuss provinces’ efforts for girls’ education at a conference.
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HDF organized ‘National Consultation on Financing Girls Education’ in Islamabad. The event was attended by MPA Ms. Sharmeen Aftab, Ms. Aisha Nawaz Chaudry Chairman Standing Committee Education Punjab, Dr Sohrab Khan Sarki MPA Jacobabad, Dr Saeed Afridi MPA Karachi, Dr Munawwar Wassan MPA Khairpur and MPA Mohammad Ali Malkani. The Hounourable Parliamentarians diligently heard and commented on the Policy Recommendations put forward by HDF in shape of two academic studies which will soon be available on our website: hdfpk.com.
Malnutrition is a global dilemma that no nation can afford to ignore. This predicament prevails over Pakistan endangering the health of substantial number of mothers and children under five. The pernicious impacts of malnutrition are multifaceted; the exceeding mortalities and morbidities undermine the economic development of our country aggravating the vicious cycle of poverty.
The National Nutrition Survey 2018 (NNS) launched by joint collaboration between the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination, the Aga Khan University (AKU) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) presents the scale of malnutrition in Pakistan. The survey is a milestone achieved, unique in two ways; not only is it based on the largest nutritional research carried out till date but also the data is collected at Pakistan’s lowest administrative levels.
The consistent efforts of the government along with other stakeholders has resulted in improving indicators of malnutrition. The most critical of the nutrition related problems, stunting in children has decreased by 4% over the years. An improvement of 6 points has been observed in children breast fed during first hour of birth. Moreover, the trend of anemia has declined to 53.7%. The prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies including zinc, vitamin D and iodine have also decreased and now almost four out of five households consume iodized salt. Lastly, access to sources of clean drinking water have improved in nine out of ten households.
Although the recent findings have shown a gradual progress but the complex malnutrition challenge still demands rigorous efforts. Dismally, rate of wasting is now highest in the history of Pakistan. The prevalence of overweight children under five has also doubled over seven years whereas one in every three children are underweight. All indicators of complementary feeding are far below acceptable levels. Only one in seven children aged 6–23 months receive a diverse diet. The status of women nutrition also shows a bleak picture. Women of reproductive age bear a double burden of malnutrition. The survey shows more than half of adolescent girls in Pakistan are anaemic with almost one in eight adolescent girls being underweight.
The assessment of NNS 2018 has paved way for humanitarian organizations to prioritize issues like malnutrition which are of national importance. Human Development Foundation (HDF) has been working tirelessly for mother and child wellness. The organization through its Umeed say Aagay Campaign advocates that the foundation of healthier generations can be laid only through healthy mothers. The program emphasizes on the importance of nutritional needs during the first 1000 days for mothers and child, an excellent window of opportunity for promotion of growth and development.
Despite malnutrition being a complex issue focused efforts can lead towards eradication of the problem. Human Development Foundation with its holistic model aims at providing the same multilayered interventions to solve this multifaceted issue. The model targets the crisis through multispectral approach which includes provision of primary health care, sustainable environment, economic development and women empowerment. Consequently, reducing the number of deaths in women and children that in turn will benefit the economy and ultimately development of our country.
A National consultation on Financing Girls Education will take place on June 29th. Major stake holders including; Members of the Standing Committee on Education Punjab and Sindh, Honorable parliamentarians, academicians, civil society representatives, students and Media personnel will attend the event. HDF hopes and believes that such initiatives will empowers young girls of the Country who will eventually contribute positively in the development of their community and ultimately progress of Pakistan.
HDF in partnership with OXFAM initiated a project ‘Policy and Practice Nexus for Financing Girls Education in Pakistan’. Objectives of the project were; To provide conducive learning environment for girls ii) To generate evidence in order to mainstream gender responsive budgeting for effective Public financing of girls education and lastly Evidence based policy advocacy for gender responsive budgeting.
Major milestones achieved were; Provided missing facilities in 23 schools in 2 districts. Capacity building of Teachers. Skill development of Teacher & relevant stakeholders including parents. Training of teachers on gender sensitive teaching methodologies.
Building productive meaningful linkages between School development planning with the district duty bearers and further linking it with the provincial decision makers.
