Nourish Lives. Strengthen Communities. Build the Future.
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Building a Healthier Future Through Community-Based Nutrition
The Maternal & Child Health & Nutrition Society (MCHN) is a Canadian not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving maternal and child nutrition through evidence-informed, community-based programs.
Mary's Cradle, our flagship initiative in the Philippines, integrates fortified nutrition, nutrition education, community partnerships and implementation research to improve the health and Nutrition of mothers. adolescent girls and children while strengthening local capacity for sustainable impact.
MCHN Vision & Mission
Our Vision
A world where every mother, adolescent girl and child has the opportunity to achieve optimal health, nutrition and lifelong potential through strong, resilient communities.
Our Mission
To improve maternal, adolescent and child nutrition by delivering evidence-informed, community-based programs that combine nutrition support, education, local partnerships and implementation learning to create sustainable, measurable impact
The Challenge
Malnutrition remains one of the Philippines' most significant public health challenges.
- 1 in 4 children under five is stunted.
- 1 in 5 pregnant women is affected by anemia.
- 1 in 5 women is at risk of delivering a low-birth-weight infant.
- Poor nutrition during adolescence, pregnancy and the first 1,000 days can perpetuate the cycle of malnutrition across generations.
Our Response
Mary's Cradle brings together four complementary pillars to strengthen maternal and child nutrition while building healthier communities.
Fortified Nutrition Support
Providing nutrient-rich fortified biscuits to support maternal and child health.
Nutrition Education
Equipping mothers, caregivers and adolescents with practical knowledge to promote healthier nutrition and hygiene practices.
Community Partnerships
Working with trusted local organizations to deliver sustainable, community-led programs.
Research, Implementation Learning & Evidence Generation
Monitoring program delivery, generating evidence, measuring outcomes and applying lessons learned to continuously strengthen implementation.