2030 Child Nutrition Project

Dr. Khazana Sihwaya is Founder of the 2030 Child Nutrition Project, a non-profit organisation combating malnutrition in Zambia, particularly among households with pregnant women and children living in poverty. Zambia has one of the highest rates of malnutrition in the region, with 35% of children under five years suffering from stunting [1]. Khazana established the 2030 Child Nutrition Project to tackle poor feeding practices and unhealthy eating habits fuelled by common misconceptions on nutrition in underprivileged communities. The project supports low-income households with locally sourced high-protein relief foods, and offers clinic referrals for mothers whose children may need specialised Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) treatment. 

Khazana attended the One Young World Summits in Munich, 2021, and Manchester, 2022. She was a Delegate Speaker for Manchester, 2022, for the Health plenary challenge. She received funding from One Young World’s COVID-19 Young Leaders Fund and has developed her leadership skills through her exposure to, and interactions with, her fellow Ambassadors.

The 2030 Child Nutrition Project ran clinic workshops with pregnant and lactating women before the pandemic, reaching 1,000 women directly. The project switched focus to school feeding programmes due to COVID-19 and, with the support of One Young World, provided more than 5,000 children with vital food hampers and education on nutritious food. It has since established partnerships with 10 schools, providing gardening tools and seeds to support students and communities in growing their own fruits and vegetables sustainably.

“Being a One Young World Ambassador has significantly expanded my network and introduced me to a myriad of new opportunities, and I’ve been able to engage with diverse global initiatives and collaborate with like-minded individuals on meaningful projects.”