Tag: Community engagement

Over 2.3 million New Yorkers alone have participated in the annual Big Crunch apple event, taking a coordinated bite to celebrate local food. This widespread synchronized 'crunch' is a celebratory and educational tradition with significant roots in supporting local agriculture and promoting healthy school meals.

According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019-21), India has seen a decrease in childhood stunting, but malnutrition remains a significant challenge. The motto 'Sahi Poshan Desh Roshan,' meaning 'Proper Nutrition, Nation Bright,' encapsulates the purpose of the government's flagship nutrition mission, Poshan Abhiyaan, which aims to address this issue head-on.

Despite significant efforts to combat malnutrition, UNICEF reports that in Pakistan alone, 4 out of 10 children under five are stunted, highlighting the persistent regional struggle with nutritional deficits. This global context provides important insight into the critical challenges facing Poshan Maah, the month-long Indian nutrition awareness campaign, and the broader Poshan Abhiyaan initiative.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malnutrition affects billions of people worldwide and accounts for nearly half of all child deaths. A community-based nutrition program is a strategic and participatory approach designed to tackle these pervasive public health issues at the local level by engaging and empowering residents.

According to a 2025 study from the National Health Service in England, national standards for healthcare cleanliness have significantly evolved to focus on patient safety and environmental impact. When applying this standard of scrutiny to smaller, community-based 'clean collectives', the question arises: are clean collectives healthy for all involved?