NNC RO V, through the support of CHD Bicol-DOH is currently conducting the Training of Trainers on ECCD F1K “Idol ko si Nanay” with Participatory Cooking Demonstration and ECCD Child Development Milestones Monitoring for non-ECCD areas in the region.

The combined 5-day training which started on 11 February is being held at Casablanca Hotel, Legazpi City and is attended by 38 participants coming from 4 provinces, 5 cities, and 5 municipalities in Bicol. This is facilitated by the National Trainers of the ECCD F1K program.

The first three days of the training is all about “Idol ko si Nanay” Learning Session for the First 1000 Days of Life and Participatory Cooking Demonstration wherein a complete and detailed process on how to implement the roll-out training at their respective areas is discussed.

The participants are also given the opportunity to discuss some of the modules themselves, which can help them gain a better understanding of the topics. For the cooking demonstration, mothers with children 6-23 months old is invited to participate as simulation of the activity.

The last two days of the training will be on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) and ECCD Development Milestones Monitoring. A group of mothers with children 0-23 months old will again be invited to take part during the practicum session.

NPC Reario during her opening remarks on the first day of the training, expressed her high hopes for the participating LGUs to adopt the program in their respective areas once the training is finished. This is to strengthen the support to the First 1000 days of life and consequently combat malnutrition in the region. (PNC Betito/NO II Ravago)