Cebu/Bohol
Cost to Run Program for 1 Year: $12,000
Nutritional Supplements Used:
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- 6-12 months – Cerelac
- 13-24 months – Alaska powdered milk
- 25-36 months – peanut butter + MNP (micronutrient powder)
- 37-60 months – MNP (micronutrient powder)
- Pregnant and Lactating Mothers – peanut butter
Cebu/Bohol
Cost to Run Program for 1 Year: $12,000
Nutritional Supplements Used:
-
- 6-12 months – Cerelac
- 13-24 months – Alaska powdered milk
- 25-36 months – peanut butter + MNP (micronutrient powder)
- 37-60 months – MNP (micronutrient powder)
- Pregnant and Lactating Mothers – peanut butter
Philippines Demographic Overview
- The Philippines ranks 8th globally for severe wasting in children under five.
- Every day, 95 children in the Philippines die from malnutrition.
- Twenty-seven out of 1,000 Filipino children do not get past their fifth birthday.
- A third of Filipino children are stunted or short for their age. Stunting after 2 years of age can be permanent, irreversible, and even fatal.
Challenges that BCF-P Addresses
- 18% of children are food poor
- Stunting remains widespread
- Many children lack access to nutrient-dense diets
- BCF-P supports the most vulnerable
Strategic Alignment with Government Goals
BCF-P’s goals align with PPAN 2023-2028:
- Infant and Young Child Feeding
- National Dietary Supplementation Program
- Micronutrient Supplementation
- Early Child Development
- Maternal Mental Health
- Women’s Empowerment
- WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene)
- Focus on reducing all forms of malnutrition
Nutritional Status of Children Screened in the Philippines 2023
- Normal9%
- At Risk12%
- Chronic52%
- MAM23%
- SAM4%
Change Observed in Children with Acute Malnutrition in 2023
- Recover59%
- Improve20%
- Stable10%
- Worse11%
Susana Alburo
Cebu/Bohol Regional Coordinator
Meet Susana, a compassionate resident of Lapu-Lapu City who finds joy in serving children. As the dedicated coordinator of the BCF, she ensures that every child receives essential supplements, participates in health lessons, and undergoes regular measurements. Her proactive approach and attention to detail not only support the physical well-being of the children but also contribute to their overall growth and development. Susana's commitment to their welfare exemplifies her belief in providing holistic care to nurture a healthier and brighter future for the children of her community. She said, “As I serve willingly and wholeheartedly to my fellow beings, I know I am also in the service of my God.”
Bountiful's Community Coordinators
Community coordinators serve with Bountiful as volunteers. They organize other local volunteers and together conduct screenings, train families, distribute locally-purchased nutritional supplements, and follow up on infant development.
Considering A Donation?
All donations go toward identifying mothers and children in need, providing food supplements, health lessons, and other services. All donations are welcomed. Recurring monthly donations support community stability.
- $15 = nourish 1 child for a month
- $45= nourish 3 children for a month
- $180 = nourish 1 child for a year
- $1,000 = nourish an average community for a month
- $12,000 = nourish a community of your choice for one year