Training and consultancy services

Our training equips others to make a difference in their community.

We offer basic nutrition training and consultancy services for groups and organisations in Nepal who want to develop their nutrition knowledge and ability to conduct community-level nutrition activities. NPCS has a long history of providing training to the staff of NGOs, development agencies, community groups and health sector organisations.

Nutrition
Training —

Our curriculum uses NPCS’s food-based approach to promoting good nutrition and is aligned with current national and global nutrition strategies. Delivered by experienced nutrition trainers, the five-day course involves a mix of theoretical learning and practical application.

Six months later, the participants return for a three-day follow up course to ensure they have retained the knowledge. The course includes a written assessment which participants must complete.

Participants are awarded a certificate of achievement after successfully completing the course.

Topics covered include:

Basic concepts of food and nutrition
Major micronutrient deficiencies and how to manage them
Value of Nepali foods and how to eat a healthy and nutritious diet
Assessing children’s growth and addressing child malnutrition
Conducting simple nutrition sessions with a community group
Nutrition for pregnant and lactating women
Complementary feeding of infants
Breastfeeding promotion
Nutrition for people living with illness and disease (e.g. HIV/AIDs, diabetes, heart disease)

Consultancy
Services —

We provide consultancy services to review the work of other organisations in Nepal and offer recommendations to improve their work.

Our consultancy services are aimed at organisations working in a wide range of sectors, including health, agriculture, food security, education and development. After a thorough review, we provide practical recommendations to help improve and develop their operations.