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BISP, WFP, WHO, UNICEF extend partnership to protect 3.3 million children and women from malnutrition in Pakistan
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by World Food Programme , ReliefWeb
· July 10, 2026
· 4 min read
.3 million children and women from malnutrition across Pakistan. Integrated into BISP, the Benazir Nashonuma Programme delivers nutrition and health services to the most vulnerable pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under the age of 2 through a nationwide network of 578 facilitation centr
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Key takeaway Since its launch in 2020, the programme has reached 4.
Why this matters
The extension of the partnership between BISP, WFP, WHO, and UNICEF to protect 3.3 million children and women from malnutrition in Pakistan highlights the critical role of collaborative efforts in addressing humanitarian crises. By integrating nutrition and health services into Pakistan's national social protection system, the Benazir Nashonuma Programme has achieved notable success, with children enrolled in the programme being 22 percent less likely to be stunted at 6 months of age. This initiative demonstrates the potential for faith-based and secular organizations to work together in supporting vulnerable populations, a model that can be applied to other disaster relief and humanitarian efforts globally. The programme's focus on maternal nutrition and child survival also underscores the importance of addressing the root causes of malnutrition, which can have long-term economic and social implications. As the programme expands to reach 8 million people, its impact will be closely watched by organizations tracking humanitarian relief and faith-based giving.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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