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BPD's primary focus is to support grassroots development initiatives in rural Guatemalan villages to reduce the rate of chronic malnutrition. Through organization, Mayan communities can take concrete action to address the causes and consequences of chronic malnutrition in young children, putting a new generation on the road to health and well-being.
So, what’s our approach… Our evidence-based approach is grounded in a synthesis of international research, results from previous project evaluations, inputs from members of local community development councils, and advice from other key informants.
The cornerstone of our programs is empowerment. We build the leadership and problem-solving skills of women, men and youth to address both the dietary and environmental root causes of childhood malnutrition. We focus on preventing malnutrition from occurring in the first place by emphasizing good nutrition during the first 1000 days - the short window that includes pregnancy and the first two years of a child’s life. Helping communities provide good nutrition and a heathy environment during this critical window of opportunity provides a lifetime of lasting benefits to children.
