36%

36% of Nepal’s children under

the age of 5 are stunted.

Envisaging a national movement – tackling malnutrition in Nepal

We believe - 'access to right nutrition will enable next generation to attain their full potential and realize their dreams and in doing so create a team of well-nourished children, capable of winning cricket World Cup by 2039 A. D.'

Baliyo Nepal Nutrition Initiative (BNNI) aims to marshal all forces: government, wider private sector, international and non-governmental organizations, civil society, academia and the people of Nepal to tackle adverse effects of malnutrition by increasing awareness among general public via various intervention programs.

Many individuals and companies have already joined the Baliyo Nepal movement and we look forward to welcoming more like minded individuals and companies to ensure a better future for the next generation.

"Healthy children make a healthy nation."

Ani Choying Dolma

“To build a truly ‘Baliyo Nepal’ we have to start by building strong healthy Nepalis, and to do that it is critical that we ensure proper nutrition of all Nepali women during pregnancy and infants for the first two years from their birth! If we miss this window of time, both the cognitive and physical development will be stunted for life. Baliyo Nepal is a movement that aims at making this a part of the DNA of Nepali society. The Baliyo Nepal initiative aims at forging unique partnerships between the government, public sector and private enterprises to effectively communicate the need for proper nutrition during this critical time frame, along with creating an environment and standards for making ‘Baliyo Foods’ available to the Nepali population. Like achieving the herculean task of summiting Mount Everest, I believe together we will be able to overcome the mountain of malnutrition in Nepal.”

Anil Shah

“Across Nepal’s diverse provinces, the share of children who are stunted ranges from about one-third to more than half. Under-nutrition of this scale is a life-sentence of under-achievement and a national shame. Lack of early care cumulates over time into irreversible cognitive deficiencies. Many answers to intergenerational persistence of poverty and inequality in Nepal lie in improved availability and quality of nourishment.”

Dr. Swarnim Wagle

“Our children are the foundation of our future and without ensuring their well-being and development, both physically and cognitively, we certainly cannot ensure a bright and prosperous future for our nation. Therefore, it is of paramount importance that we as citizens, members of the business community, social workers, the Government and NGOs join forces to ensure our children are nourished and actively work towards creating a strong foundation for a Baliyo Nepal. The K.L. Dugar Family is proud to be part of this movement and I look forward to supporting and working with the Baliyo Nepal team to successfully achieve their goals.”

Kumud Dugar

“Overcoming Malnutrition with Egg Nutrition……….. Shreenagar is really happy to join hand with Baliyo Nepal in this great movement to promote egg nutrition for the children of Nepal with a mission to build strong children who are the future of Nepal. Partnership with private sector in this kind of initiative is a unique collaboration to bring change and awareness in the mind set of people. Together we are trying to make a big impact in the health of the children along with the growth in the business and agri economy.”

Moushumi Shrestha

“One couldn't agree more with the spirit guiding Baliyo Nepal. It is more than a laudable mission. Children are the building block of a Nation. Like most developing nations, Nepal too sees its future in its children. That can be possible only if we are able to ensure balanced nutrition for pregnant women and infants for a sustained period of time. It is, therefore, imperative that the government and all sections of the society rise to the occasion and join hands in this task of nation building. I, personally, and on behalf of my group of companies, BL Conglomerate (BLC), commit to always support Baliyo Nepal activities.”

Mr. Basant Chaudhary

"If we become 'Baliyo', our Nepal will also be 'Baliyo'"

Mr. Jeetu Nepal

“Its been an honor to join hands with the Baliyo Nepal team and I am very excited about what lies ahead. Nutrition is important for us to prosper as a healthy and productive nation. Hence, the topic needs utmost importance from every single individual. Helping every single Nepali citizen in this journey is a huge challenge. Nevertheless, Baliyo Nepal has come up with this Movement which has given me and the entire nation an opportunity to be a part of this journey. I personally commit to ensure this issue remains top of mind and shall endeavour to make it everyone's priority. I am confident that the movement will serve as a benchmark for the generations to come.”

Paras Khadka

“Good nutrition is essential for a good quality of life- we need to spread this message to every corner and every single household in Nepal. Civil Society Organizations will lead amongst the change agents of the nation who will do this work effectively and efficiently.”

Prof. Uma Koirala, Ph.D

Ani Choying Dolma

Singer

Anil Shah

Member, Executive Board
Baliyo Nepal Nutrition Initiative

Dr. Swarnim Wagle

Chairman, Executive Board
Baliyo Nepal

Kumud Dugar

Managing Director
K.L Dugar Group

Moushumi Shrestha

Director
Shreenagar Agro Farm Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Basant Chaudhary

Chairman
BLC

Mr. Jeetu Nepal

Actor

Paras Khadka

Member, Executive Board
Baliyo Nepal Nutrition Initiative

Prof. Uma Koirala, Ph.D

Member, Executive Board
Baliyo Nepal Nutrition Initiative

What are we fighting against?

Stunted children under 5

Chronic Malnutrition (Stunting) affects brain development and limits
children’s potential. It is irreversible by the age of two.

What is Chronic Malnutrition (Stunting)?

Chronic malnutrition (Stunting) is the impaired growth and development experienced by children, often originating before birth, and is largely attributed to malnutrition. Its impact, which is said to be irreversible by the age of two, affects physical growth and brain development, therefore limiting a child’s true potential.

Although Nepal has achieved significant progress in reducing stunting, from 57.1% in 2001 to 36% in 2016 – the journey ahead is long. According to Nepal’s Sustainable Development Goal, the nation faces a daunting challenge of reducing stunting in children less than 5 years of age to 15% by 2030 – our movement is in solidarity with this vision.

Imagine the light bulb is the brain.

When an individual is fed the right food, the nutrients help foster brain development, therefore contributing towards the individual’s overall growth and development.

What is hidden hunger?

“You might not feel it in the belly, but it strikes at the core of your health and vitality”.
Kul C Gautam (UNICEF) on 'Hidden Hunger'

Hidden hunger occurs when the quality of our food lacks the required nutrient requirements, usually micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals.

Micronutrients are essential for growth and development. In the context of Nepal, our dietary intake is often focused on filling our stomach rather than feeding our vitality – therefore leading to hidden hunger.

The Opportunity

Awareness:
Raise awarness about hidden hunger

Action:
Increase intake of nutritious food within the population of Nepal.

In Ecuador, eggs changed the lives of kids.

Children between the ages of 6 to 9 months in Ecuador were randomly assigned to groups – one group received an egg per day for 6 months, and the other received no intervention. The results were astonishing –introduction of eggs was shown to reduce stunting by 47%.

But most importantly, now these children, if they continue with the right nutrition, have an open future in front of them.Eggs will play a big role in our first program – they are a good source of Iron, vitamin A and B12. We will also gradually introduce other programs over time for adolescent girls and women of reproductive age – each inspired by the latest nutritional studies.

Chronic Malnutrition (Stunting)

Hidden Hunger

Stories of Hope

Our Program

Complementary Feeding

BNNI believes that with the right nutrition, the children of Nepal will be in better position to reach their potential and 'be as strong as Everest'. Our commitment is towards raising a generation of Nepali where the potentials and ambitions are not restricted due to lack of nutrients and therefore, our first program starts with the under 2s where the importance of the right nutrition and intake of nutritious food through complementary feeding along with Mothers' milk, will have a lasting impact that is irreversible after the age of 2.

What to do?

Reduce Nutritional Deficiencies/ Increase intake of nutritious foods

How to do?

Introduce eggs and fortified porridge in diet complimenting mother's milk

Where to begin?

Our first activation program will be done in Province 5, Nepal

Baliyo Mahila Program

Baliyo Nepal, through its intervention, aims to empower women by integrating them in supply chain for livelihood generation by producing foods that meet Australian Health Star Rating (HSR) - 3 rating. During this program BNNI will provide to women entrepreneurs or potential entrepreneurs on food production/ processing of nutritious foods, food packaging and labeling, approval process from DFTQC and orientation on financial and insurance literacy to run a successful business in collaboration with out private sector partners. The training program will be implemented in collaboration with the municipal government, where the foods produced, using local and indigenous foods, and the products developed is to be used by the municipality to integrate it in their programs such as 'nyano jhola' and mid - day meal program.

Support governments for effective regulation of nutrition market

Introducing Baliyo basket (traditional and modern foods)

Campaign against Anemia

Basket of Baliyo Foods

BNNI will work with food sector partners in developing basket of Fortified foods, also known as Baliyo foods, that meet HSR - 3 and other traditional nutritious foods. BNNI will work with our food partners to ensure these products are available, accessible and affordable to lower income population to meet the nutritional needs of all Nepalis. BNNI will also support the GOvernment on effectively regulating the food market.

Support governments for effective regulation of nutrition market

Introducing Baliyo basket (traditional and modern foods)

Campaign against Anemia

Nutritional Interventional Studies

BNNI will carry out various nutritional interventional studies and awareness programs will be designed to tackle malnutrition in children and anaemia in women, that affects more than 40 percent of women in Nepal. Our programs will be designed and developed on reduction and prevention of malnutrition and anaemia, in tandem with government plans and programs.

Support governments for effective regulation of nutrition market

Introducing Baliyo basket (traditional and modern foods)

Campaign against Anemia

Young Talent Development Program

In order to promote nutrition in sports and to strengthen grassroot cricket, BNNI has envisioned the dream of Nepal winning the cricket world cup 2039 A. D. The concept behind this is - "with appropriate nutrition, the next generation will attain their potential" and with children consuming appropriate nutrition from day 1. BNNI also uses cricket as a platform to disseminate the importance of nutrition and also provides a platform to showcase their skills. Cricket academy support, nutrition orientation in academies, scholarship support for outstanding talents, talent hunt & team formation and Baliyo Nepal Cup are the activities that fall under this program.

Support governments for effective regulation of nutrition market

Introducing Baliyo basket (traditional and modern foods)

Campaign against Anemia

Starting the Movement

We are building a collective force from all sections of society

All working together, for the future generation to reach their potential, by tackling malnutrition and making Nepal, a Baliyo
Nepal
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If every child was as strong as Everest, what could our Nepal be?

Envisaging a national movement – tackling malnutrition in Nepal

What are we fighting against?

What is Chronic Malnutrition (Stunting)?

What is hidden hunger?

The Opportunity

In Ecuador, eggs changed the lives of kids.

Our Program

Complementary Feeding

What to do?

How to do?

Where to begin?

Baliyo Mahila Program

Basket of Baliyo Foods

Nutritional Interventional Studies

Young Talent Development Program

Starting the Movement

4 Food Companies

Community

A Pioneering Chief Minister

Children

Sporting Legends

The People of Nepal

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