Project Name:

Production and distribution of home fortificants for complementary foods: "Sprinkles for young children" in Bolivia

Project Category:

Pilot Project, National Scale-up Project

Status of Project:

Start date: September 2005

Status: Ongoing

Implementing Organization:

World Health Organization, The Pan American Health Organization

Donor/Funding Agency:

Micronutrient Initiative, Population Services International, US Agency for Aid and Development Bolivia and others

Project Coverage:

700,000 children 6-14 months of age throughout Bolivia

With the efficacy of Sprinkles well established, the next step in reaching children globally is to determine appropriate distribution models through national programs. In this 2-year pilot project, Sprinkles will be distributed nationally via commercial distribution channels (30% of beneficiaries) and via the Universal Safety/Security for Mothers and Infants Program (70% of beneficiaries). If successful, there are plans for the national scale-up of Sprinkles distribution.

To develop a national Sprinkles program offering Sprinkles through the Universal Safety/Security for Mothers and Infants program and commercially to all children under 2 yrs in Bolivia.