Whispers of the hungry: 20150529_UNICEF_portfolio_Dragaj_024

Community worker of UNICEF\'s implementing partner MASEF, display various awareness material to mothers and their children about malnutrition and basic hygiene.During the malnutrition screening children and their mothers undergo anthropometric measurements containing weight for height, upper arm circumference and general check up. Children who\'s anthropometric measurements fall under general recommendation are referred further for treatment as required. In the centre appetite test is performed for children who are screened as malnourished.200 million children under five in the developing world are not fulfilling their potential for development. Because of poverty, under nutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and learning environments that do not provide enough responsive stimulation and nurturance, children are developing more slowly, or failing to develop critical thinking and learning skills. This limitation in early development contributes to late school entry, poor school performance, and ultimately, limitations for success later in life.

Community worker of UNICEF\'s implementing partner MASEF, display various awareness material to mothers and their children about malnutrition and basic hygiene.

During the malnutrition screening children and their mothers undergo anthropometric measurements containing weight for height, upper arm circumference and general check up. Children who\'s anthropometric measurements fall under general recommendation are referred further for treatment as required. In the centre appetite test is performed for children who are screened as malnourished.

200 million children under five in the developing world are not fulfilling their potential for development. Because of poverty, under nutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and learning environments that do not provide enough responsive stimulation and nurturance, children are developing more slowly, or failing to develop critical thinking and learning skills. This limitation in early development contributes to late school entry, poor school performance, and ultimately, limitations for success later in life.