Humanity for Development and Prosperity Organization (HDPO) conducted a nutrition field visit in Bamna Area, North Darfur on 4 February 2026, focusing on community-based MUAC screening for children aged 6–59 months and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) awareness for caregivers.
The activity was implemented under the project Restoring Lives of Affected Families and Communities through Integrated Emergency Response in Sudan II, implemented by HDPO with partner support from Relief International and funding from the U.S. Department of State, USAID/BHA.
Nutrition screening using MUAC measurements enabled early identification and classification of malnutrition cases. Children identified with Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) and Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) were referred to appropriate outpatient therapeutic programs and health facilities in line with approved nutrition protocols, while caregivers of children with normal nutritional status received counseling.
In parallel, an interactive IYCF awareness session reached 130 women, including mothers and pregnant women, promoting exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, continued breastfeeding up to two years and beyond, and timely introduction of age-appropriate complementary foods. Strong community engagement was observed throughout the session.
The visit also included coordination with Community Nutrition Volunteers recently trained under the project. Volunteers received MUAC tapes, registration and referral forms, and practical guidance, and will continue nutrition screening and awareness activities in Bamna for two months, ensuring continuity of community-level nutrition services.
The activity strengthened early detection of malnutrition, improved caregiver knowledge on optimal feeding practices, and reinforced community-based nutrition capacity, contributing to improved nutritional outcomes for children under five in Bamna.