Return to flip book view

Global Volunteers Reaching Children s Potential RCP Program Data Shows Significant Decreases in Stunting and Dramatic Reduction in Severe Stunting in first 2 years of operations

Stunting s impact on individuals and communities shows up in almost every aspect of life and stage of development Stunted children struggle to learn both early on and as they grow Stunting can indicate an increased risk of long term chronic diseases later in life Stunting perpetuates the cycle of poverty from generation to generation Stunting steals trillions of dollars annually from the global economy Stunting robs children of their future

Stunting is a simple measure height for age but stunting rates can predict a child s potential Indicate indicate serious cognitive and physical challenges Forecast forecast future educational and economic success and Predict predict future health and ability to thrive

In rural Tanzanian villages parents through Global Volunteers Reaching Children s Potential RCP Program are implementing behavioral changes that significantly decrease stunting in their children and offer a new way to address this major global crisis

Stunting rates decreased from 37 4 at baseline to 30 in children enrolled in the RCP Program for at least 18 months This equates to a 20 reduction in just 18 months

Severely stunted children are gaining ground getting healthier and making strides toward reaching their full potential all because their parents are making more informed choices and leading the way to a better life for their children

Of all children who were stunted when first enrolled in the RCP program 62 were no longer stunted after 18 months Of all children who were severely stunted when they were first enrolled in the program 39 were not stunted after 18 months

On average all children enrolled in the RCP Program for at least 18 months improved from being nearly severely stunted 2 62 SD to being not stunted 1 75 SD those children who were severely stunted at enrollment improved from being severely stunted 4 08 SD to being not stunted 1 86 SD

RCP had a great impact a statistically significant impact on multiple measures an impact that is changing lives and paving the path for children in rural Tanzania to reach their full potential

There is no time to waste Why Now Stunting robs children of their future steals trillions from the world economy and is totally preventable However it must be addressed before a child s second birthday Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their potential

RCP is a child focused parent driven familycentered and community led comprehensive approach All components are implemented and directed by local people with the assistance and support of a small team of local staff and short term volunteers Why RCP The RCP program can significantly decrease stunting in months vs years or decades It is replicable and scalable

Why Global Volunteers For more than three and a half decades Global Volunteers has been providing the missing elements in under resourced communities globally hearts minds and hands to assist local people with the work in consistent partnership with community leaders