Navigating Nutrition While Living in Harmony with Nature

Monkeys and wild boar trample crops around Palsavade, India, where food insecurity already poses problems for the community. With patchy roads and rough terrain, it's a real struggle for this nomadic community to access medical care. Pregnant women are encouraged to plan ahead as ambulances rarely reach their remote village in time to assist with deliveries. Instead, they are encouraged to catch a lift on the daily milk van to the hospital a few days before their due date. Despite the barriers, local healthcare workers are making a meaningful impact by offering nutrition education and interventions.

Read the story to learn more about the Dhangar people.