Mauritania_Jinkeuk Jeon 2024

PK12, the largest slum in Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, emerged as a settlement for former nomadic tent dwellers and migrants from rural areas. Today, it is home to approximately 3,000 households and over 20,000 residents. Many in this community rely on daily labor or begging for survival, with the population continuing to grow as new residents arrive regularly.  In collaboration with the Global Children Foundation (GCF), we are running a nutrition support program for children under the age of five who suffer from malnutrition. These children often live without parents, or with single parents or grandparents. Once a week, we provide nutrition packages containing rice, couscous, macaroni, powdered milk, eggs, and cheese. Additionally, once a week, we supply freshly prepared nutrient-rich porridge, eggs, and milk. Through home visits, we also identify children in need of additional help and provide medical help, medications, and vitamins.

This program goes beyond simply improving the children’s nutritional health. It is fostering changes in family relationships and sparking positive shifts within the local community.