Meena Communication Initiatives Program

Program period                       : 31st May 2001 to 14th July, 2001
Funding Agency(s)                  : DDC/Achham and UNICEF/Nepalgunj
Targeted HH                            : 763
No. of Beneficiaries                  : 4200
Program Area                            : Achham District (Lungra, Baijanath and Jalpadevi VDCs)

Program Output
•    Video show and orientation programs were organized through mass communication for
        -    Sensitization against gender disparity
        -    Create awareness towards the investment in girl education
        -    Provide information on the benefits of breastfeeding to infants up to the age of 6 months
        -    Encourage the use of the oral re-hydration solution in cases of diarrhea
        -    Promote the washing of hands before meals and after defecation.