Child nutrition with micronutrient supplements in Parcoy and Pías.

Objective: To improve the health and nutrition of pregnant women and children under three years of age in the districts of Parcoy and Pías.

Source of funding: “Horizonte” mining consortium.

Project area: La Libertad; Province of Pataz, districts of Parcoy and Pías

Prioritized Communities: Parcoy, La Soledad, El Tambo, Cabrillas, Retamas, Lamas, Trapiche, Alpamarca, Lúcumas, Vaquería de Andas, La Tranca, Uchucuayo, Ciro Alegria, Bella Aurora, Queros, Pías, Yuracyacu, Pampa Racra, Alacoto, Cruz Colorada, Rumipampa, Llacuabamba.

Duration:
Phase One: 7 months (June – December 2009)
Phase Two: 10 months (May 2010 – February 2011)