La Fundación Banco Arquidiocesano de Alimentos de Bogotá was founded in 2001 with the purpose to improve nutrition among vulnerable populations in the capital, especially nursing mothers, children, and senior citizens. The Banco receives food donations from companies, warehouses, farmers, and individuals. Then the Banco identifies, stores, and distributes food in an effective and responsible manner to guarantee maximum outreach and impact.
Nutrition for life: Strengthening mother-infant attachment
Colombia
Problem
The Foundation Banco Arquidiocesano de Alimentos de Bogotá has proven that young women in vulnerable situations have not had the chance to develop social-emotional skills that allows them to bond with their infants during gestation and pregnancy periods. This has negative consequences for adequate child development.
Project
This project seeks to promote links between mother and child through trainings that strengthen maternal-infant care during early childhood.
Comunidad
50 mothers going through pregnancy or lactation. 100 children (0-2 years). 50 families.
volunteers involved
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"Contributing to this or another cause changes your life in an extraordinary way. On an emotional level and the fact that humans always need others and it’s difficult to be alone, volunteering has a positive influence. You meet so many people from different places, cultures, exchanges, emotions, etc. Moreover, your knowledge increases as your prejudices disappear. You gain so many new experiences while learning how to adapt and thrive. In short, volunteering fills your soul with joy and love in such a unique way that no other activity compares." Flor Ángel Sega, Psychologist