Improved Nutrition Outcomes through Integrated Services for Hard-to-Reach Rural Populations in Baydhaba District (NOURISH)

About this project

ltpgtThis 12-month project will strengthen access to life-saving nutrition services for children with SAM in rural Baydhaba by combining quality OTP service delivery with strong MIYCN prevention and integrated protection measures. The approach will focus on bringing services closer to families, ensuring continuity of care, and addressing feeding and care practices that contribute to malnutrition. HIDIG will operate one fixed OTP sites in ADC1 supported by seven outreach service points in Bonkay, Kulmiye, Ber Shibele, Bulo Nasib, Cashi, El Edow, Munabir, Waberi, Makiney, Qasalow, and Goblanbeeri. This mixed fixed and outreach model will reduce access barriers, support regular attendance, and ensure services are delivered in safe and dignified settings. OTP service days will be coordinated with health partners operating in the same catchment areas to align referrals, routine child health services, and immunization.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtOver the project period, 3,000 children under five years of age with uncomplicated SAM (1,500g and 1,500b) will be admitted for treatment. Referrals will be generated through Family MUAC, routine CHW screening, mass MUAC and oedema screening, and referrals from stabilization centres and TSFP sites. Referrals made by CHWs will be reviewed regularly to maintain screening accuracy and prevent inappropriate admissions or exclusion of eligible cases.ltbrgtReferral pathways will be actively managed to ensure timely transfer of children with medical complic…

Published by

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs · National NGO

Countries

Somalia

Sectors

Multisector aid

Funded by

Somalia Humanitarian Fund

Implemented by

Hidig Relief And Development Organization

Accountable

Hidig Relief And Development Organization

Published by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 30 Jul 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-OCHA-CBPF-CBPF-SOM-25-R-NGO-38670.

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