To mark National Nutrition Month (Poshan Maah) , Action Against Hunger organized a series of awareness activities across its intervention areas in Maharashtra and Gujarat, in collaboration with ICDS and Health Department officials.

In Dharni, Amravati beginning September 1, celebrations were held across seven villages under Sadarabad PHC — Bobdo, Ranapisa, Nagudhana, Mandu, Nardu, Susurda, and Shivajiri — around the theme “Nutritious Food for All.” The team conducted rallies, community information sessions, and video screenings in villages like Susurda, Ranapisa, and Nagudhana to spread awareness on the importance of a balanced diet. The outreach covered 166 participants, including pregnant and lactating women, mothers of SAM and MAM children, Anganwadi and health workers, and community members.

In Himmatnagar, Gujarat, Poshan Maah activities commenced with a Poshan Chowpal in Himmatnagar involving PRI members, frontline workers, and beneficiaries. The event featured a Poshan jingle and oath, and interactive sessions on child illness management, breastfeeding, complementary feeding, IFA consumption, and a handwashing demonstration. In addition, our field workers have begun conducting mother meetings, Poshan oath sessions, handwashing demonstrations, and playing local jingles across Himmatnagar to raise awareness on health and nutrition. Sharing some glimpses from the field.

In Palghar, a program was held at Kharamba, Zap, and Aina (Jawhar–Palghar) Anganwadi Centres to celebrate National Nutrition Month. Anganwadi workers, ASHA workers, PRI members, adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating mothers actively participated in the event. An awareness rally on nutrition was organized, and Action Against Hunger Community Mobilizers, along with ICDS Jawhar 1 Supervisors, provided in-depth guidance on malnutrition and healthy nutrition practices. A total of 97 beneficiaries took part in the program.

In Andheri, awareness sessions were conducted through house-to-house visits among pregnant and lactating mothers, along with interactive sessions at Shatabdi Hospital. Additionally, awareness rallies were held across the intervention areas to reinforce key messages on maternal and child nutrition within the community.

Through these initiatives, Action Against Hunger Foundation continues to strengthen community awareness and promote improved nutrition practices, particularly among pregnant and lactating women and children under five — the most vulnerable groups. Our interventions aim to break the cycle of malnutrition by fostering behavioral change, community engagement, and system strengthening, contributing directly to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 2: Zero Hunger & SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.