A new SOPRAN project is being launched by BISP in 7 districts across the country.
The 8171 BISP Program has issued a new update for eligible individuals and impoverished families. This update introduces the SOPRAN project, which aims to improve the nutritional growth of adolescent girls and provide them with necessary food supplements to combat environmental and physical illnesses. The initial phase of this project will cover seven significant districts in Pakistan, with plans for expansion nationwide as it gains popularity and success.
BISP launches Benazir SOPRAN Project
As part of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), the National Steering Committee for the Adolescent Girls’ Nutrition project met for the first time on Monday.
A meeting was held to discuss the SOPRAN project, which uses social protection programs to improve the nutritional status of teenage girls and provides them with the tools to become change agents in their communities, chaired by Naveed Akbar, Director General BISP (NSER/CCT).
سوپران پراجیکٹ پر تبادلہ خیال کرنے کے لیے ایک میٹنگ منعقد کی گئی، جو نوعمر لڑکیوں کی غذائی حالت کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے سماجی تحفظ کے پروگراموں کا استعمال کرتا ہے اور انہیں اپنی برادریوں میں تبدیلی کے ایجنٹ بننے کے لیے اوزار فراہم کرتا ہے، جس کی صدارت نوید اکبر، ڈائریکٹر جنرل بی آئی ایس پی نے کی۔ . نوعمر لڑکیاں اس نئے اقدام کے ذریعے بیداری بڑھانے، کھانے کی عادات کو بہتر بنانے، اور نسلی رابطے کو بڑھا کر اپنے خاندانوں میں تبدیلی کے ایجنٹ کے طور پر اہم کردار ادا کر سکیں گی۔
Teenage girls will be able to play a significant role as change agents in their families by increasing awareness, improving eating habits, and enhancing intergenerational communication through this new initiative.
Source: BISP’s Official Site
Main Participent Of SOPRAN Project
Participating organizations included GIZ, Nutrition International, CERP, the provincial Departments of Education and Health, the Food Authorities, as well as other international and national organizations.
Importance Of SOPRAN Project For The Health Of Adolescent Girls
Due to the fact that Naveed Akbar presided over the meeting, he stressed the importance of addressing the pervasive malnutrition among teenage girls in Pakistan. Over half of girls suffer from anemia, and a significant percentage also lack other micronutrients, so this program is vital and relevant.
Through the use of iron-folic acid supplements, the Director General stressed the importance of integrating nutrition into social protection. The project’s success was also attributed to cross-sectoral collaboration in health, education, and social protection.
Pakistan’s SORPAN Project Launched in 7 Districts
BISP will start its new “SORPAN” project in 7 districts in Pakistan:
The BISP intends to offer community-driven behavior modification programs, fortified foods, and nutrition education in these areas.
SOPRAN Goals Nutrition Improvements Discussed by Key Partners
As part of the project goals, Dr. Franz von Roenne from GIZ and other important partners explained that iron and folate supplements would be provided, wheat flour would be enhanced nutritionally, and regional players in nutrition, health, and education would be developed.
In his closing remarks, Naveed Akbar stressed the importance of continuous cooperation and district- and province-level coordination to ensure the success of the project.
In conclusion
As a result, BISP launched SOPRAN to improve the nutrition of adolescent girls in seven Pakistani districts. In addition to addressing malnutrition, the project aims to empower young girls to become change agents in their communities by providing food supplements and promoting better eating habits.