PRESENTATION: Harnessing Multisectoral Collaboration for Nutrition through the Municipal Nutrition Governance Program: The Experience of Siargao Islands, Philippines
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The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) joined experts, researchers, and advocates at the Centre for Holistic Initiatives for Learning and Development (CHILD) Conference 2025 in Singapore, a global gathering focused on improving early childhood care and development. The event focused on how research can shape better policies and programs for children’s health and nutrition.
In a breakout session, Denise Sisante, ZFF’s Nutrition Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Associate, shared lessons from its Municipal Nutrition Governance Program (MNGP) implementation in Siargao. She talked about how a multisectoral helped rebuild and strengthen nutrition systems after Typhoon Odette and the COVID-19 pandemic. With ZFF’s support, Siargaonons worked to restore essential health services, ensuring recovery and long-term sustainability.
More than just sharing experiences, the conference built new connections with academic institutions and other organizations—all working toward the same goal: stronger health and nutrition systems for children. By linking research, policy, and action, ZFF hopes to inspire more communities to find local solutions for better health and nutrition outcomes.
View the full presentation here:
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