The Social and Behavior Change (SBC) training for Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) represents a carefully designed intervention aimed at equipping participants with the essential knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to promote and sustain positive nutrition behaviors among mothers, caregivers, and families. This initiative strategically addresses critical challenges in maternal and child nutrition by leveraging evidence-based methodologies to tackle cultural, social, and structural barriers. The ultimate goal is to ensure sustainable improvements in maternal and child health outcomes while fostering community-wide adoption of optimal nutrition practices.

A comprehensive facilitator training manual was meticulously developed as a cornerstone of the intervention. This manual outlines the strategies, methodologies, and approaches utilized during the training and is grounded in findings from a robust baseline assessment conducted at the outset of the initiative. The baseline assessment captured the participants’ knowledge, attitudes, practices, and perceptions, which informed the development of context-specific and culturally appropriate training content. This alignment ensures that the training resonates deeply with the participants’ lived realities and addresses their specific needs effectively.