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The Nutrition Sector was established in 2017 during the Rohingya refugee influx in Cox’s Bazar to provide coordinated nutrition interventions. To ensure effective delivery of services, the Sector collaborates with 13 partners, including the Government of Bangladesh. This collaboration allows the Sector to operate at the forefront of nutritional interventions. The Sector has a Strategic Advisory Group that advocates for strategic priorities and supports contingency plans. The Sector comprises three technical working groups: the Infant and Young Child in Emergency Working Group, the Community Management of Acute Malnutrition Working Group, and the Assessment and Information Management Working Group. These working groups guarantee compliance with international standards.

The Government and the nutrition partners have established integrated nutrition facilities (INFs) to address systemic malnutrition in the camps and Bangladeshi communities, specifically focusing on children under five, pregnant and lactating mothers, and mothers of children under two years.

Key Figures 2023

Strategy Documents

Technical Guidance

NS Bulletin

Resources and Data

Assessments

Working Groups

Strategic Advisory Group (SAG)

Members (10)

Government Stakeholders (2): Civil Surgeon’s Office, RRRC

National NGOs (2): SARPV, SHED

International NGOs (2): CWW, SCI

UN Agencies (3): UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP

Coordination Body (1): Nutrition Sector

Partners

Appealing Partners:

Action against Hunger (ACF), BRAC, Save the Children (SCI), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Food Programme (WFP)

Implementing Partners:

Action against Hunger (ACF), CARE Bangladesh, Concern Worldwide (CWW), Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO), Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK), Relief International (RI), Social Assistance and Rehabilitation for the Physically Vulnerable (SARPV), Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED)

Sector Meetings

Meeting Minutes

SAG Meeting Minutes

Coordination Meeting Minutes

TWGs Meeting Minutes

Contacts