MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH AND NUTRITION CORE MODEL- CARE GROUP APPROACH
In Oyam District where RICOT conducts its maternal child health activities, a recent report indicated that only 21% of pregnant women receive antenatal care within the first three months of pregnancy with most women seeking care closer to their due date (RICOT Baseline Data Report). This is mainly a result of the relative distance to the nearest health facility, existing cultural beliefs towards maternal health, little to no supportive health activities and services being implemented in the community, accompanied by weak social structures and lack of entities to sensitise the community about their health rights
RICOT Uganda Background
Rural Initiative for Community Transformation (RICOT Uganda) began as Malnutrition Eradication project (MEP) A non profit charitable Community Based Organisation which was developed by a group of Nutritionist in 2017, operating in Loro Town Council, Otto Issa Road, Oyam District, Northern Uganda. The major aim of the organisation is to tackle malnutrition problem in the region in integration with other child survival strategies that include: Immunisation, Nutrition and Water, Hygiene and Sanitation at both community and Health facility level
Current Programme/Project status
1. OVC Programming targeting 10-14 Years adolescent Youth under Facilitation for Integrated Fight Against HIV/AIDs(FIFAH)-Active &Ongoing
2.Savings for Health Outcome Project(SHOP)-Targeting Women at Household Cluster level- Active & Ongoing
3. Virtual Service Pilot(VSP) project-Closed In April 2022
“From the very beginning of our time working together, Daniel and RICOT embraced me as one of their staff. I felt included in all their work and enjoyed getting a glimpse into their day-to-day work through their Whatsapp group chat. Daniel is a wonderful role model and leader who has created a strong culture of caring and mutual respect within RICOT which is humbling to witness and is very motivating. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with and to have created longstanding relationships with an organization that is so passionate about the work they are doing at the community level. I look forward to seeing RICOT continue to grow and contribute to creating a thriving, healthy community in Oyam District.” - Lynda Krisowaty
Treated Mosquito net
Distribution Exercise at Household Clusters
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