Strengthening Capacities and Promoting Healthy Habits Among Children

Strategic Insights -

A recent training workshop aimed at strengthening the capacities of educational personnel and sensitizing parents on hygiene, food safety, and healthy habits has been organized by the School Food Program of the Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion (MIDIS) in Cusco, Peru. The workshop, called "Building from the Educational Community," targeted teachers and parents whose children attend the educational service and diurnal care Educas in three districts. The program serves a total of 14 educational centers across the Cusco Territorial Unit, with 8 located in the districts of San Sebastian and Santiago, and 6 in the districts of Acomayo, Sicuani, Ink, and Pitumarca.

Key Takeaways:

  • The workshop aimed to strengthen the capacities of educational personnel and sensitize parents on promoting hygiene, food safety, and healthy habits among children aged 12-36 months.
  • The School Food Program serves a total of 14 educational centers across the Cusco Territorial Unit, with a focus on day care centers where parents can attend work or study centers.
  • The technical team consisted of a food specialist, local manager, and nutritionist management monitor, who shared relevant information on food safety, healthy eating, and responsive food.
  • The director of the Educa S.O.S. Hermann Gmeiner expressed gratitude to the School Food Program for providing essential services, including comprehensive care, food, and early learning.
  • Educas is a free service of the Ministry of Education that guarantees comprehensive care for children from 12 to 36 months of age, including security, early learning, and food.
  • The program aims to contribute to the integral development of children attending day care centers, while their parents have the possibility of attending work or study centers.
  • The workshop covered various topics, including the operational model, food service provision, care modes, healthy eating, and the role of actors, among others.
  • The program has been implemented across the Cusco Territorial Unit, with a focus on day care centers in San Sebastian, Pitumarca, and Ink districts.

Statistics:

  • Total number of educational centers served by the School Food Program: 14
  • Number of educational centers in San Sebastian and Santiago districts: 8
  • Number of educational centers in Acomayo, Sicuani, Ink, and Pitumarca districts: 6
  • Age group covered by the program: 12-36 months
  • Number of children covered by the Educas program: Not specified

Sources:

  • Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com