A powerful nutritional supplement has been made of brown rice, mung beans, black gram, sesame, peanuts, and chickpeas. The grains are bought from local farmers and processed at a mill in Chavakachcheri.
This supplement will be given to:
- Underweight children
- Underweight pregnant women
- Underweight breastfeeding mothers in the Trincomalee District
Malnourished individuals will be identified by the Medical Officer for Health (MOH) in Trincomalee, each person will receive 1 kg of Aakaaram to eat every month and their weight gain will be monitored.
The cost of helping one malnourished individual is just £2 (800 rupees) per month.
If you would like to take part and help sponsor/donate, or would like further details please get in touch