“As result of the country’s political commitment and recent progress in reducing chronic malnutrition, and in view of the significant challenges still existing at the operational level to scale up efforts, we consider that the “1,000 Days” initiative is aligned with the country’s strategy and current efforts.”
- Mr Roger Dias, General Director, National Public Budget Office, Peru, November 2010
State of Nutrition in Peru:
SUN Activities:
- Poverty Reduction and Nutrition Strategies led by the Government – Peru’s presentation from the Extended SUN Workshop on September 21st, 2011 in NYC
Success Stories:
| Nutritionally Savvy Mom Helps Families Feed Kids | |
| Story by the World Food Programme (WFP) | |
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Two years ago, the success of a WFP-supported project showed poor mothers in Lima the importance of good nutrition early in a child’s life. Now one of those mothers is helping other moms to give their kids nutritious meals despite higher food prices. Read more… |
| Chicken-Blood Cookbook Stamps Out Anaemia | |
| Story by the World Food Programme (WFP) | |
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Traditional Peruvian cooking has turned out a secret weapon in the fight against anaemia: chicken blood. High in iron and low on cost, “sangrecita” is the key ingredient of many of Peru’s favourite dishes. WFP has published over 40 in an anti-anaemia cookbook with recipes from local mothers and world renowned chefs. Read more… |