2. Core Problem: Malnutrition ObjectivesWhat to DoHow to Do Decrease the number of BNL and BNVL kids Increase Vita Sangkap coverage Ensure that adult also understand the importance of proper nutrition and diet Conduct seminars about proper diet and nutrition Improve and ensure sustainability of existing feeding programs Propose livelihood programs that will address the lack of money to buy food and the problem of poor nutrition (e.g. grow your own vegetable garden) Increase attendance at seminars by providing incentives Increase collaboration with NGO’s and private sector to obtain enough budget to sustain program Contact government officials or local celebrities to help promote the importance of proper nutrition, diet and Vita Sangkap

3. Effects ObjectivesWhat to DoHow to Do Increased susceptibility to infections Decrease incidence of infections Provide continuous and available supply of quality medicines Work with NGO’s and government officials to provide regular medical missions Increase collaboration with NGO’s and private sector to obtain enough budget to sustain program Increase collaboration with NGO’s and private sector to obtain medicine donations

4. Effects ObjectivesWhat to DoHow to Do Increased school absenteeism among kids Improve attendance in school activities Ensure that kids have proper diet and nutrition Teach parents about the importance of proper schooling Conduct seminars about proper diet, nutrition, and the importance of proper education Increase collaboration with NGO’s and private sector to obtain enough budget to sustain feeding programs Contact government officials or local celebrities to help promote the importance of proper nutrition, diet and Vita Sangkap

5. Effects ObjectivesWhat to DoHow to Do Stunted growth and iodine deficiency Decrease the number of kids with low height-for- age Decrease incidence of goiter and other effects of iodine deficiency Have regular growth and nutrition screening checkups at barangay health units to identify affected kids Ensure that BHUs have properly trained personnel and equipment needed to assess growth and nutrition states (e.g. scale, measuring tape, etc.) Provide incentives for people attending seminars Collaborate with private sector and NGO’s to obtain donations for iodized salt

6. Effects ObjectivesWhat to DoHow to Do Decreased productivity in school and work Increase productivity and morale of the barangay residents Propose livelihood programs to provide jobs Come up with school activities that will encourage kids to participate actively in school Obtain budget from government to ensure sustainability of programs Elicit opinions of barangay residents on what type of livelihood programs/ school activities they want to engage in

7. Root Problems Root ProblemObjectivesWhat to DoHow to Do Poor health-seeking behavior Educate people about the importance of good health Correct common misconceptions about health Conduct seminars about the importance of having regular checkups or consultations and to address questions about health Improve health services of barangay health units Provide incentives for people attending seminars Improve training for barangay health workers Quality assurance monitoring of equipment in BHUs

8. Root ProblemObjectivesWhat to DoHow to Do Increased family sizeEducate people about the importance of good family planning Conduct seminars about family planning and how to properly use birth control Propose livelihood programs to provide jobs and to serve as potential income- generating activities Encourage people to attend seminars by providing incentives Collaborate with NGO’s to have quality supply of birth control pills/devices Increase collaboration with NGO’s and private sector to obtain enough budget to sustain programs

9. Root ProblemObjectiveWhat to DoHow to Do Poor hygiene and sanitation Educate people about the importance of keeping themselves and their surroundings clean to help prevent diseases Conduct seminars about the importance of good hygiene and sanitation Have regular barangay “clean- ups” to address problem areas (e.g. stagnant water in canals) Ensure adequate garbage disposal systems Encourage people to attend seminars by providing incentives Propose government policies regarding garbage disposal and overall cleanliness of the barangay

10. Root ProblemObjectiveWhat to DoHow to Do Vices (smoking, alcohol) Decrease the number of people engaging in vices Conduct seminars about the dangers of smoking and drinking alcohol Prevent minors from gaining access to cigarettes and to alcoholic drinks Encourage people to attend seminars by providing incentives Propose government policies prohibiting sale of cigarettes and alcohol to minors