Lahore, Nestle Pakistan recently inaugurated the first Nestle for Healthier Kids (N4HK) room in Government Boys High School, Narowal, marking a significant step in their mission to enhance nutrition awareness among students and teachers. The N4HK initiative, a global effort by Nestle, aims to educate on healthy nutrition, hydration, hygiene, and active lifestyles, targeting both teachers and caregivers.
According to Nestle Pakistan Limited, the launch event was graced by the former federal minister and member of the National Assembly from Narowal, Ahsan Iqbal, who expressed his gratitude towards Nestle Pakistan for extending the N4HK initiative to Narowal. He emphasized the importance of the knowledge imparted on nutrition for the promotion of healthy habits and the nourishment of future generations.
Jason Avanceña, CEO of Nestle Pakistan, spoke about the significance of the N4HK program’s outreach in Narowal. He highlighted the commitment to train over 250 teachers and reach out to 15,000 students by 2025. Avanceña expressed confidence that the N4HK room would create significant nutritional awareness in the Narowal District, positively influencing children’s food choices and extending its impact to families and communities.
Avanceña also pointed out that the N4HK program aligns with Nestle’s broader Creating Shared Value initiatives, which focus on being a force for good in the communities they serve. This approach is integrated into Nestle’s business practices, aiming to create value for society and shareholders simultaneously.
The N4HK program is part of Nestle’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 of Good Health and Well-Being. The initiative aims to ensure children understand the importance of nutrition as they grow. To date, the program has reached 360,000 children, trained over 2,300 teachers, and established 14 N4HK Rooms in collaboration with 11 partners from the private and public sectors. The initiative has a presence in various regions, including Punjab, the Federal Capital, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and recently, Gilgit Baltistan.
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