Situational Analysis (Baseline) - Creating Learning Opportunities and Better Nutritional Practices for the Children on Move in West Bengal

Objectives:

The broad objectives of the proposed Situation Analysis (Baseline) study are:

(i) To assess an overall scenario of the children on move, especially related to education, nutrition care and WASH practices

(ii) To understand the accessibility and continuity of education in ICDS centers and schools of migrant children in brick kiln areas

(iii) To assess the current knowledge and practice of mothers/care-givers and service providers on the nutrition care and WASH practices for children

(iv) To understand the knowledge and capacity of the School Teachers and Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) on psychosocial support and well-being of children, School Safety protocols and WASH practices to be followed in emergency context including COVID 19

(v) To understand the status of service delivery of ICDS centres and its coverage with respect to immunization, health check-up, growth monitoring, referral services etc.

(vi) To assess the preparedness and awareness of government with regard to Safe Return of Children to School and ICDS Centres and identify the gaps to address those issues

Name of Partner:

Save the Children

Start date:

October, 2021

Completion date:

March, 2022

Location:

West Bengal

Situational Analysis (Baseline) - Creating Learning Opportunities and Better Nutritional Practices for the Children on Move in West Bengal