PROBLEM STATEMENT
Malnutrition among children under five is a major public health challenge in Nigeria. According to UNICEF, 5 in 10 children under five are malnourished (stunted, wasted, or overweight).
Nigeria, while representing less than 2.5% of the world’s population, accounts for 10% of global infant and child mortality, with malnutrition underlying 50% of child deaths. Poor access to nutritious food during pregnancy and early childhood, combined with poverty and limited nutrition knowledge, places mothers and children at high risk of illness, stunted growth, and long-term developmental challenges.
OUR SOLUTION
The Nutritious Meal Plan Intervention for Vulnerable Mothers and Children (NUMEPLAN) tackles malnutrition by ensuring that vulnerable mothers and children in underserved communities have consistent access to nutritious food, essential nutrition guidance, and support for healthy living practices.
The program strengthens families’ ability to maintain better nutrition and health, protecting children’s growth and development while empowering mothers and caregivers with knowledge to sustain long-term well-being. By addressing the root causes of malnutrition, NUMEPLAN helps families build resilience, improve immunity, and break the cycle of poor health and undernutrition.
TARGET BENEFICIARIES
- Pregnant women and teenagers,
- Lactating mothers and
- Children under the age of five are affected by malnutrition, especially under-nutrition.
NUMEPLAN goals are;
- To ensure a reliable and constant supply of adequate, safe and nutritious foods for the target beneficiaries.
- To reduce the morbidity and mortality rates associated with under-nutrition amongst under-five children.
- To prevent and control micro-nutrient deficiency among mothers and under-five children living in under- deserved communities.
- To ensure a reliable and constant supply of adequate, safe and nutritious foods for the target beneficiaries.
- To reduce the morbidity and mortality rates associated with under-nutrition amongst under-five children.
- To prevent and control micro-nutrient deficiency among mothers and under-five children living in under- deserved communities.
NUMEPLAN Expected Outcomes are:
- Increased access to affordable meal plans and food security through the Lagos Food Bank.
- Increased community involvement in health and nutrition education activities.
- Strengthened capacity of PHCs within the slums to provide, manage and monitor affordable meal plans.
- Increased access of beneficiaries to resources like jobs that match their existing skills to sustain themselves through the on-going job placement program of the Lagos Food Bank Initiative
HOW TO SUPPORT OUR PROGRAM
Support vulnerable mothers and children in Lagos by partnering with NUMEPLAN. Your contribution helps provide nutritious meals, health support, and nutrition guidance to those who need it most.
Give What You Can. Change What You Can.
Not ready to fund a full package? That’s okay. You don’t need to fund an entire package to make a meaningful difference.
Whether you give once or choose to give monthly, your support is pooled directly into program delivery, ensuring immediate and sustained impact where the need is greatest.
NUMEPLAN PARTNERSHIP PACKAGES
| Support Type | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Champion | ₦2,200,000 | Support 25 Mother and Child for one session |
| Mother and Child Ally | ₦3,500,000 | Support 50 Mother and Child for one session |
| Wellness Partner | ₦6,500,000 | Support 50 Mother and Child for one month |
| Food Security Champion | ₦19,000,000 | Support 20 Mother and Child for six months |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone volunteer for NUMEPLAN?
Only health professionals can volunteer for this program, .g Dietitians/Nutritionists, Pediatricians etc.I am a health Professional, how do I volunteer?
Kindly send a direct message on instagram to @numeplanCan a student studying a health related course volunteer
No, for now you cannot volunteer.