In a significant step towards improving the food system and ensuring a nutritious food supply in Dinajpur Municipality, vegetable racks and street food carts were distributed to the members of city food systems women and youth group in June 2024. At a recent distribution program, Md. Abu Taiyob Ali Dulal, the Mayor of Dinajpur Municipality, …
Celebrating health and nutrition has always been a cornerstone of government initiatives, and this year was no different. The Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project played a pivotal role in raising awareness about nutrition during this years’s National Nutrition Week in Dinajpur, in collaboration with the Civil Surgeon Office. The National Nutrition Week, observed from …
Food is an important part and parcel of life. Without food, we cannot imagine a single day. With “food” we not only mean calories but the nutritious food that protects and builds health. As a part of raising awareness among city dwellers on the importance of nutritious food, NICE has decided to teach and preach nutritious food …
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Nutrition is a vital concept for all and from early on the importance of nutrition should be planted into the brains of each student. The NICE project, amongst other initiatives, digs into nutrition awareness among the education sector, engaging with 40 schools in Dinajpur and Rangpur districts. Let’s explore some of the testimonies involved students …
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Over two decades, Dinajpur’s Bou Bazar market stood as an inspiration of women’s empowerment and community development. With around 90% of its sellers being women, this local market is a testament to the progress made in women empowerment in Bangladesh, where women have risen to prominent entrepreneurs. The market, initially home to just a handful …
Women have always been at the forefront of societal development, playing multifaceted roles as caregivers, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Recognizing the pivotal role of women in fostering sustainable development, initiatives like the NICE project have emerged to empower and uplift women, particularly in areas concerning nutrition, health, and entrepreneurship. As we celebrate International Women’s Day in …
In many countries, young people are in the vanguard of climate action. Local Conferences of Youth are one recognized channel for their energy. Together with partners, NICE co-convened a recent example in Bangladesh. The links between climate and healthy food are numerous. Local Conferences of Youth (LCOY) are part of the work of YOUNGO, the …
Safe vegetables cart: How NICE helps Omar sell more nutritious vegetables Omar Faruk is a hard-working vegetable seller in Dinajpur. We really do not know what we eat, if I can provide safe and nutritious vegetables for my customers then I am really doing good work for the people of my community. Hence, I try …
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Stepping into business lifts a family and helps feed the city Returning from urban jobs to one’s farming village, can be hard. The NICE project helps women entrepreneurs to take the step successfully. At the same time, it boosts healthy and nutritious food production. For millions of people, life during the COVID-19 pandemic was miserable. …
Food is the basic need of human and indispensable part for living. Survival without food is next to impossible. Hence along with food knowledge on Nutrition and proper way of consumption is equally important. Safe and Nutritious food is right for all, where importance on scarcity of safe water is also inevitable. Hence retaining this …
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