The Start Strong Project, match funded by the UK Government, has now been running for nine months and we’re excited to share our progress with you! Over the course of this three-year project, we are aiming to improve maternal health and reduce malnutrition amongst 1,000 vulnerable women and their children in Rugin and Bichhaya, Bajura District, Far West Nepal. The team at PHASE Nepal will be using an integrated approach with a range of activities to achieve this, supporting families in nutrition education, access to high-value foods, and maternal and post-natal care...
More infoProviding primary healthcare
Improving Access to Rural Education
Strengthening resilience and improving nutrition
"Before I was involved in the project, my husband didn't include me in household decisions and often disrespected me. But now, because I am growing vegetables, attending farmers' meetings, and increasing our income, I feel I have a voice"
Jau Matikami, Mugu, NepalMy name is Dr Stephen Vercoe and I recently returned from Manbu where I was volunteering on the PHASE GP mentoring scheme, supporting two Auxiliary nurse midwives – Saraswati and Sushila- who are working at the PHASE health post in the village. I spent just 8 days there but it…