Stunting

  • STUNTING Kader Training and the Power of Posyandu

    We were pleased to see this TV Report on the Indonesian Problem in relation to Stunting . It shows that the Government is supportive to address the problem.  The Foundation is in contact with selected Yayasans to introduce the project to their staff. Unfortunately due to Corona Virus progress has been delayed except for YUM…

  • PHMF Steps Up to Fund 5,000 Smart Charts to Fight Stunting

    PHMF Steps Up to Fund 5,000 Smart Charts to Fight Stunting

    Childhood stunting has recently garnered national attention, with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo elevating the issue to a national priority, and targeting a drop in stunting prevalence to 14% by 2024. More than 9 million children under 5 are stunted, and 54% of Indonesia’s workforce is stunted. Stunting is the impaired growth and development a child…

  • YUM’s Antenatal Care Program for Pregnant Women

    YUM’s Antenatal Care Program for Pregnant Women

    One of YUM’s programs to prevent and reduce the number of stunting cases in Cipanas, and which is supported by the Priscilla Hall Memorial Foundation (PHMF), is the Antenatal Care Program for Pregnant women. Antenatal care is vital for pregnant mothers (especially new ones) in that it provides information about ensuring that their baby is…

  • Increasing the Knowledge of Mothers and Health Workers About Stunting

    Increasing the Knowledge of Mothers and Health Workers About Stunting

    Since September, the Priscilla Hall Memorial Foundation (PHMF) has provided support for 10 Integrated Health Service Posts (or Posyandu) in the area of Cipanas, West Java, serving more than 800 babies and toddlers and approximately 100 pregnant mothers. The program focuses on preventing further stunting in the area. Indeed, one of the predicted impacts of…