Together against malnutrition
What is malnutrition?
Malnutrition occurs when the body does not receive enough vital nutrients. This can be caused by insufficient food intake or an unbalanced diet. The consequences are varied, including weight loss, weakened immune systems and developmental delays. Malnutrition is a global health problem that requires a holistic approach to improve nutrition, education and food access.
Four types of malnutrition
Acute
Acute malnutrition is a short-term condition in which the body suddenly and severely becomes deficient in vital nutrients, leading to acute health problems.
9%
of Laotian children affected
Chronic
Chronic malnutrition is a long-term condition in which the body continually does not receive enough vital nutrients, leading to health problems.
30%
of Laotian children affected
Hidden
Hidden malnutrition refers to a condition in which inadequate nutrient intake exists even though there are no overt signs of malnutrition.
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Exact numbers not known
Anemia
Anemia related to malnutrition refers to a condition in which the body has a reduced number of red blood cells due to a lack of nutrients, especially iron, resulting in impaired oxygen supply.
50%
of Laotian mothers affected
our vision
No child should go to school hungry
OUR SOLUTION
In Laos we produce a muesli bar. This contains everything a child needs in terms of minerals and vitamins every day.
We distribute this bar free of charge to school children and pregnant women in Laos.
What sets our bar apart?
Fairtrade
"RUSF"
Our bar is:
Ready to Use Supplemental Food
Produced with local employees
Labels
Sustainability
We work with farmers who we train and support in sustainable agriculture
Made in Laos
Our bar is produced in Laos for Laotian children and pregnant women
Nutritional supplements
Our bar is enriched with vitamins and minerals
Ingredients
Rice
Bananas
Glucose
Peanuts
Mung beans
Sacha Inchi
Hibiscus
Vitamins &
Minerals
Mango
Our production team
Jaiy
Packaging
Euy
Prepare glucose
Nick
Process monitoring
Nang
Packaging
Touk
Prepare dry mix
Our team
Babette & Philippe Schmidt
Producer
Mai Savanh Lao, is a non-profit company in Laos. The focus is on the cultivation, processing and sale of various foods. Great importance is placed on the training of Laotian employees.
Eric Deharo
Research and Development
IRD is dedicated to three main tasks:
- Research on development work
- Overseas advice
- Education
Jonas Tanner
Technical support
Honlai is a non-profit association founded in Switzerland in 2012. The association pursues two goals in Southeast Asia. Supporting children's homes in Myanmar. Promotion and collaboration in existing development projects
