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Project Description:
As a result of the political crisis that took place in Haiti in 2003, food security dramatically decreased in areas that were already subject to malnutrition. As a result of the emergency situation, Action Against Hunger (ACF) put in place a canteen program in vulnerable areas, distributing corn-soya-blend (CSB) to children under five and rice-bean-oil rations to caregivers. Sprinkles were distributed along with rations to all caregivers and pregnant women visiting the canteen each day.
Project Goals:
To reduce the risk of micronutrient deficiencies in an emergency situation in Haiti using Sprinkles.
Key Findings:
6,000 children received Sprinkles. Caregivers were also given Sprinkles.
Adherence to Sprinkles was above 90% and Sprinkles were well accepted in the target population.
Over half of caregivers reported that Sprinkles increased their childrens' appetites.
Less than 1% of caregivers reported that their children had increased diarrhea, vomiting, harder stools or stomach ache while taking Sprinkles.
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