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BISP signs a 2-year agreement with the WFP to support 400,000 women in PakistanBISP signs a 2-year agreement with the WFP to support 400,000 women in Pakistan

Last Updated on: 30th August 2024, 02:11 pm

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There is the latest news for Benazir Kafaalat beneficiaries who receive financial assistance through BISP’s Nashonuma program. The Benazir Income Support Programme is working to increase its resources to support pregnant and lactating women who suffer from malnutrition due to poverty. As part of this effort, BISP signed a two-year agreement with the World Food Program (WFP) to tackle malnutrition. Read below to learn about the difference this partnership is making for Nashonuma beneficiaries.

BISP signs a 2-year agreement with the WFP to support 400,000 women in Pakistan

BISP signs a 2-year agreement with the WFP to support 400,000 women in Pakistan

The partnership between BISP and the World Food Program (WFP) aims to combat malnutrition and increase the reach of the Benazir Nashonuma program. This two-year agreement represents the largest government-funded initiative in WFP’s history.

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BISP Nashonuma Program desires to support more than four million beneficiaries

According to an official source, this partnership will help BISP continue its mission to tackle malnutrition by supporting more than four million pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children under two years of age in Pakistan. The objective of the initiative is to contribute to a healthier future for the country’s children. WFP has been a key partner in the implementation of the Benazir Nashonuma Program from the beginning.

Also Read: Ineligible Women for the Benazir Nashonuma Program

What is the process of receiving payment through the Benazir Nashonuma Programme

The Benazir Nashonuma Programme focuses on preventing stunting among pregnant and lactating women (PLW) and their children under two years of age. It provides additional financial support to BISP beneficiary families: Rs 2500 per quarter for each boy and PLW, Rs 3000 per quarter for each girl, and Rs 1500 for girls aged 15-19.

Here’s the rewritten text in a tabular format:

Type of People Amount per Period Period
Pregnant Women Rs 2500 Per Trimester
FEA and Child Rs 2500 Per Quarter
FEA and Daughter Rs 3000 Per Quarter
Girls (15-19 Years) Rs 1500 Per Quarter

BISP’s main objective is to give assistance for flood-affected areas

In flood-affected areas, each pregnant woman and child will receive Rs 3500 while each girl will receive Rs 4000. In return, women are required to consume Specialized Nutritious Foods (SNF), have their children regularly examined and vaccinated, and attend prenatal health check-ups and awareness sessions.

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Why is the partnership between BISP and WFP so important

Malnutrition remains a serious problem in Pakistan, with 40.2% of children suffering from stunting, 28.9% underweight, and 17.7% suffering from wasting. The partnership between BISP and WFP is critical to addressing this crisis. The first 1,000 days of a child’s life are important in laying the foundation for future growth, as this is the time when important physical and mental developments take place.

Investing in early childhood development is important to strengthening human capital, which plays an essential role in the economic growth of modern societies.

Also Read: BISP to Upgrade the Old Banking System for 12500 Kafalat Payment Disbursement

Last Words

This new partnership between BISP and WFP is an essential step in the fight against malnutrition among pregnant and lactating women in Pakistan. By providing financial assistance and offering nutritious food, the Benazir Nashonuma Program wants to promote a healthier future for mothers and children, especially in flood-affected areas.

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