A total of 129 cadres from the Healthy Kitchen for Stunting Reduction Acceleration (DASHAT) in Margamukti and Sukamanah Villages, Bandung District, participated in a capacity building session (3–4/07). This initiative is a collaboration between the Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS) and CARE Indonesia, with support from the Bandung District Government. The program aims to enhance nutrition for children with stunting, wasting, and underweight conditions, as well as for expected mother with Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED).
The training provided cadres with strengthened knowledge on ensureing family nutritional needs, particularly in efforts to reduce stunting prevalence. It also covered meal planning and the preparation of Provision Additional Nutritious Meals (PMT Pemulihan) Recovery. Moving forward, DASHAT cadres will provide PMT Pemulihan to 368 children with stunting, wasting, and underweight conditions, as well as 27 expected mother with CED. In addition, education and outreach on proper parenting practices and clean and healthy living behaviors will also be conducted.