Nutritional Feeding Update

In a previous blog, we reported about a project of PIP that fed area children. Someone responded to the blog anonymously wanting more information. Just to make sure you know, unless you respond with your name and email, we do not know who is writing. Hope this information is helpful. The Ministry of Health reported that forty-seven percent of the children under the age of twelve are malnourished. PIP was hoping to receive a grant to fund this project, but decided they could not wait and with limited start-up funds launched out in faith that others would step forward to help us keep the program going. The villages that had a congregation were targeted first. It costs about $40.80 per child a year to feed them a nurtitional drink and bread twice a week. Currently the truck is running daily to five villages. Before the program began, a visiting physician checked the children and documented their height and weight. Next month, we hope to reevaluate the children and see their progress. Please check out PIP website for further information and future reports. wwwpartnersinprogress.org