Promoting long-term nutritional security through inclusive and integrated approaches
Our mission is to tackle malnutrition at its root causes while empowering communities to achieve long-term nutritional security. Through integrated and inclusive approaches, we address immediate needs and systemic challenges to build sustainable solutions for individuals, families, and communities. At the core of our work is the prevention and treatment of malnutrition, with a focus on acute malnutrition in children under five and pregnant and lactating women. By adopting the globally recognized “1000 Days” approach, we provide essential nutritional support from pregnancy through a child’s critical developmental years, promoting exclusive breastfeeding and improving maternal health.
Our interventions extend beyond emergency, addressing chronic malnutrition through initiatives that integrate nutrition with food security, maternal and child health, WASH and protection programmes. Our programmes include promoting infant and young child feeding practices and treating moderate and severe malnutrition through the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) approach. In some countries, we pilot school nutrition programs, providing nutrient-rich meals and supporting vulnerable families through cash transfers or voucher systems. Behavior change communication (BCC) engages caregivers and communities to promote better feeding practices and sustainable habits, while nutrition-sensitive programming strengthens community resilience.
Collaboration is fundamental to achieving sustainable impact. We work with governments, international networks, and local organizations to strengthen nutrition surveillance systems, support healthcare institutions, and implement community-based initiatives. Guided by evidence-based practices, we align with frameworks like the SUN Movement to scale impactful interventions and mobilize resources, ensuring our efforts contribute to lasting change.
By bridging emergency responses with long-term strategies, COOPI supports communities in achieving sustainable nutritional security, fostering resilience and improving well-being.
Please note: the data on this page refer to the last Annual Report.