Volunteer in a Nutrition Project in the Philippines
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Frequently asked questions
Volunteer in a Nutrition Project in the Philippines starts at $830 USD. For full pricing, visit the provider’s website.
Volunteer in a Nutrition Project in the Philippines is open to participants aged 18 to 80.
The program runs for 4 to 52 weeks.
Yes, the program includes housing. Participants stay with a host family.
The program fee includes accommodation, some activities, meals, and wifi.
Volunteer in a Nutrition Project in the Philippines is located in Leyte, Philippines.
About Program
By volunteering on a nutrition project, you can help us in addressing a critical local public health issue whilst at the same time working closely with VFV staff and local community members to tailor projects to combat hunger and improve food security.
Nutrition tends to be an issue that is overlooked by many Filipino communities. As a result issues such as chronic heart disease, diabetes, vitamin A deficiency, PEM and malnourishment are rampant in a society that cannot comprehend the importance of a healthy diet.
A critical objective is to educate Filipinos on the need to cut back on the amount of sugar and salt they use in their local diet, and to increase consumption of vegetables. There is little public education on these needs.
To this end, VFV created its Public Nutrition Project with the ongoing goal being to alter Filipino attitudes towards food whilst at the same time addressing the issues of undernourishment amongst local community pre-school children.
Program Highlights
- Travel freely around the city and visit some sites of interest in the island
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Program Impact
You will need to plan and prepare a supplementary feeding program for undernourished children whilst at the same time constantly surveying their growth and providing analysis.
You will also conduct seminars to raise awareness of the importance of nutrition and look at long term solutions to combat hunger and improve food security.
