BOGOR, WEST JAVA – According to the Indonesian Nutrition Status Study Report from the Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes), the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia has decreased from 27.7 per cent in 2019, 24.4 per cent in 2021, to 21.6 per cent in 2022, with the majority occurring in children aged 3-4 years at 6 per cent. However, this figure is still not in accordance with WHO standards which target less than 20 per cent. For this reason, the government is trying to reduce the stunting rate to 17 per cent in 2023 and 14 per cent in 2024.
Of course, various efforts continue to be made to reduce the high number of stunting and malnutrition cases. Dompet Dhuafa is also committed to taking concrete action in saving the future of Indonesian children with various health programmes to alleviate malnutrition.
Alhamdulillah, on Thursday (22/2/2024), a warm and joyful atmosphere graced Karihkil Village when Dompet Dhuafa’s Mobile Kitchen (Darling) and Nutrition Post returned to provide healthy and nutritious food services, as well as health checks and immunisations for local residents with malnourished babies and children.
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Located at Posyandu Melati 8, Jl Haji Miing, Karihkil Village, Ciseeng Sub-district, Bogor, parents who brought their babies and toddlers gathered for a nutritional evaluation organised by Dompet Dhuafa’s Free Health Services (LKC) in the Nutrition Post Program.
Meanwhile, Darling, which was initiated by Dompet Dhuafa’s Community Service Agency (LPM), caringly served 200 portions of nutritious food for them. When the Darling fleet arrived, the high enthusiasm of the local community was seen in their actions in helping unload the cooking equipment.
Mothers and community cadres not only actively participated in the preparation process of cooking 200 portions of food and distributing them to the beneficiaries, but also joined in the weighing of children’s weight and height at the Nutrition Post.
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Yanti, Karihkil Village Head, expressed her great appreciation for the Darling Programme and Nutrition Post activities that have had a positive impact on the community.
“We, the residents of Karihkil Village, are grateful. This event is very helpful, especially with children who have malnutrition. I am very grateful to Dompet Dhuafa for holding this event,” said Yanti.
In addition, Nur, a grandmother who also took her infant granddaughter, could not hide her happiness.
“In this activity, my grandson was given snacks, fed, and weighed, Alhamdulillah, his weight is good, anyway I thank Dompet Dhuafa,” said Nur.
This programme is not just an ordinary activity, but comes from Dompet Dhuafa’s concern with the community for the importance of good nutrition for babies and children who bring hope for the future of Indonesia.
Dompet Dhuafa is committed to continue to be a pioneer in improving the welfare of the community, with the hope that this goodness will continue to bloom and bring a wider positive impact to the local community. (Dompet Dhuafa/LPM)
Text and Photo: Anndini Dwi Putri & LPM
Editor: Dhika Prabowo