Adolescent Health, Hygiene & Nutrition: Practices from JANO's intervention areas in Bangladesh

The Joint Action for Nutrition Outcome (JANO) has been promoting nutrition, health, and hygiene learning as well as improved knowledge and behaviors among adolescents in project areas. Most of the adolescents are now eating maintaining the dietary diversity. Three-fourths of the girls are now using sanitary pads, and the schools have Improved Toilet access. Adolescents are aware of GBV, its various forms, and the consequences of child marriage.
The Key Adolescent Interventions implemented by JANO are Gender Equity Movement in Schools (GEMS), Climate-Smart Vegetable Garden at Schools, Adolescent Corner in Schools, Adolescent Club in Union Health and Family Welfare Center, Theatre for Development (TfD), Student Cabinet and Student Council, Functioning School Management Committee (SMC), Several Campaigns at Schools, Self-defence Karate Training to Girls Students and COVID-19 Response.