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In Pictures: Addressing the Nutrition and Hygiene Needs of Adolescents and Children in Nigeria

Since 2012, SPRING/Nigeria has worked with 5 PEPFAR implementing partners (STEER, SMILE, ARFH, HIFAS, and WEWE) and civil society organizations (CSO) to roll out the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH)-approved infant and young child feeding (IYCF) package. Having trained more than 2,400 people on IYCF with SPRING support, our partners wanted to reach beyond the first 1,000 days from conception to age 2 to address the nutritional needs of orphans and other vulnerable children (OVCs) aged 2-17 that they work with, especially those affected by HIV.

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Please note: unless otherwise stated, the appearance of individuals in these photos gives no indication as to their health status or family situation.

Children aged 6-11 listen to a lesson on categorizing healthy foods during concept testing for nutrition and hygiene activities included in a training package geared towards OVCs.
Children aged 6-11 listen to a lesson on categorizing healthy foods during concept testing for nutrition and hygiene activities included in a training package geared towards OVCs.
Children aged 6-11 listen to a lesson on categorizing healthy foods during concept testing for nutrition and hygiene activities included in a training package geared towards OVCs.
Children aged 6-11 practice categorizing healthy foods during concept testing for nutrition and hygiene activities included in a training package geared towards OVCs.
Children aged 6-11 practice categorizing healthy foods during concept testing for nutrition and hygiene activities included in a training package geared towards OVCs.
Children aged 2-5 practice handwashing with a tippy tap during concept testing for nutrition and hygiene activities included in a training package geared towards OVCs.
Children aged 6-11 watch a demonstration on meal frequency during concept testing for nutrition and hygiene activities included in a training package geared towards OVCs.
Adolescent girls aged 12-17 review illustrations conveying information on dietary diversity during concept testing for nutrition and hygiene activities included in a training package geared towards OVCs.
Children aged 6-11 listen to the facilitator during a lesson on food diversity during concept testing for nutrition and hygiene activities included in a training package geared towards OVCs.
Children aged 6-11 play a game voting with their feet whether snacks are healthy or unhealthy during concept testing for nutrition and hygiene activities included in a training package geared towards OVCs.
Adolescent girls aged 6-11 review an illustration on critical times to wash hands during concept testing for nutrition and hygiene activities included in a training package geared towards OVCs.
Adolescent boys aged 6-11 review illustrations conveying information on meal frequency during concept testing for nutrition and hygiene activities included in a training package geared towards OVCs.
Children aged 2-5 listen to a lesson on healthy foods and dietary diversity during concept testing for nutrition and hygiene activities included in a training package geared towards OVCs.