Meghalaya Joins Forces with Faith Leaders for Early Childhood Development
Recognizing the importance of parental involvement and the role of frontline functionaries in disseminating training and knowledge within communities, the Meghalaya Early Childhood Development (ECD) Mission, in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, the Aarambh project, and UNICEF Maharashtra, successfully concluded its comprehensive training program. This event marked the conclusion of Module […]
Tackling Stunting & Malnutrition in Meghalaya
In Meghalaya, addressing the nutritional needs of children presents a significant opportunity for early childhood interventions. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), 46.5 per cent of children under 5 are stunted, 12.1 per cent experience wasting, and 26.6 per cent are underweight. While these statistics highlight current challenges, they underscore the potential for […]
Strengthening Community Institution Workshop
With the objective of fostering empathy and intrinsic motivation among District, Block, cluster-level, and frontline government functionaries (FGFs) under the Meghalaya State Rural Livelihoods Society (MSRLS), a Regional Workshop on Strengthening Community Institutions was successfully conducted in collaboration with the State Capability Enhancement Project (SCEP) in Shillong on July 9, 2024. Key discussions revolved around […]
A Samaritan Act in the Hills: Mynriah VHC Saves Life with Compassion and Unity
In a remote corner of Meghalaya, where the rugged terrain often dictates the course of life, a remarkable act of unity and determination unfolded. The Village Health Council (VHC) of Mynriah village in Mawkynrew, East Khasi Hills District, a non-motorable and hard-to-reach area, united to save the life of an elderly woman suffering from severe […]
Meghalaya Early Childhood Development Mission 2024
A little ball of energy, a child whose laughter could light up the entire village. Every day was an adventure, and every dream seemed within reach. But in the midst, there were challenges – not just for this child but for all the little ones in our community. That’s when something wonderful happened. Imagine parents, […]