EARLY NUTRITION ACCESS PROGRAM
(ENAP) of Lebanon
The Early Nutrition Access Program (ENAP) targets internally displaced children aged 3-5 living in vulnerable communities across Beirut, Lebanon. These children face significant nutritional challenges, particularly insufficient fruit and vegetable intake, which has led to widespread malnutrition within this demographic.
The program specifically focuses on communities hosting displaced populations, where access to proper nutrition is often limited by economic and social barriers.
Without intervention, these nutritional deficiencies pose serious risks to the children's development, potentially resulting in stunted physical and cognitive growth, increased vulnerability to illnesses, and various long-term health complications that could affect their future well-being and productivity.
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Nutrition education consists of weekly 1-hour workshops for parents over eight weeks, delivered by nutrition educators with an expected 80% attendance rate, tracked through logs and knowledge assessments, aligned with WHO guidelines for early childhood nutrition interventions (World Health Organization [WHO], 2022).
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Fresh produce distribution occurs weekly from the partnered local markets and vendors following strict quality control protocols, aiming for 100% distribution to enrolled families and monitoring through a digital system and consumption diaries.
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Health monitoring includes weekly growth measurements and quarterly health checks targeting 90% completion, documented through comprehensive health records, following UNICEF's child growth monitoring standards (United Nations Children's Fund [UNICEF], 2023).
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Community engagement features monthly meetings and quarterly farmers' markets, aiming for 70% stakeholder participation measured through attendance records and feedback surveys.
How to Get Involved
ENAP of Lebanon provides nutritional care and support for internally displaced families taking shelter in Beirut.
Join ENAP in transforming the lives of internally displaced children through better nutrition. Our comprehensive program brings together fresh produce distribution, parent education, and health monitoring to create lasting positive change in children's health outcomes. If you're a shelter organization serving families with children ages 3-5 or interested in supporting our mission, contact us to learn how you can become part of this vital initiative to improve the nutritional future of our community's most vulnerable children.