Zero Hunger Navigator

Work towards Zero Acute Malnutrition in 11 months. 

An AI-enabled grassroots mobilizing program by the Zero Hunger Lab at the Asian School of Governance (ASG) that helps municipalities and barangays deliver behavior change among mothers and households and upgrade barangay service capability aligned with the First 1,000 Days program, kicked off in 30 days.

Why this matters

• Most nutrition gaps are behavioral (feeding, care, health-seeking, WASH) and service delivery (barangay reach, referral timeliness)—not just plans on paper.

• The First 1,000 Days (F1KD) window—from pregnancy to a child’s 2nd birthday—determines life-long outcomes.

• Barangays already hold trusted relationships (BHWs, BNS, BCC, SK, faith groups). Navigator taps these strengths, adds AI nudges, and aligns actions with UNICEF / DOH/MOH F1KD guidance.

What you get

• NutriGov AI Assistant (in Messenger & Classroom)

  • Weekly micro-nudges for mothers/caregivers and Zero Hunger Navigator Teams (BHW/BNS/SKs/volunteers)

• Barangay Capability Boost

  • Ready-to-use home visit checklists, MUAC & growth monitoring workflows, referral pathways, mother support group guides

  • Community mobilization kits leveraging barangay strengths (women’s groups, youth, faith leaders)

• Team Messenger Cohorts

  • Each Zero Hunger Navigator Team joins a Messenger group (MHO/NAO, MPDC, MSWDO, BHW/BNS, SK) for weekly tasks, reminders, and quick problem-solving

• Recognition & Accountability

  • Barangay Navigator badges, public Cohort Leaderboard, and a Mayor’s Brief showing F1KD progress

How it works (4 steps)

1. Enroll your LGU team (up to members distributed into teams of 4-6; include 1–2 barangay clusters).

2. Kickoff on Zoom (1 hour): set F1KD priorities, define your barangay strengths map.

3. 30-day sprint: AI nudges and Messenger checklists drive weekly mother/household actions and barangay service tasks.

4. Submit your AIP-ready F1KD project + rollout plan; receive certificates and public recognition.

What changes on the ground (behavioral + service shifts)

• Mothers & households

  • Early ANC and four antenatal contacts; iron/FA and IFA adherence

  • Early initiation & exclusive breastfeeding, responsive complementary feeding

  • WASH micro-habits (safe water, handwashing, food hygiene)

  • Growth monitoring attendance and referrals followed

• Barangay services

  • BHW/BNS complete home visit loops and MUAC/growth checks

  • Fast referrals (Messenger-based) to RHU for SAM/MAM and pregnancy risks

  • Mother Support Groups meet bi-weekly with simple session scripts

  • Evidence posting (photos/attendance) → fuels recognition and accountability
    
    

Inside the 30-day sprint (F1KD-aligned)

• Week 1 — See & Mobilize: Map pregnant women and 0–23-month children; set mother groups; launch Messenger teams; start ANC enrollment push.

• Week 2 — Nourish & Protect: Exclusive breastfeeding support, complementary feeding demos, micronutrient supply checks; WASH micro-campaign.

• Week 3 — Measure & Refer: MUAC/growth monitoring, danger sign screening, rapid referrals; begin M&E data capture.

• Week 4 — Budget & Sustain: Finalize AIP project, BAC docs, barangay service schedule, and mother group calendar.
  
  

Deliverables you take home

• AIP-Ready F1KD Project (Word)

• F1KD M&E Sheet (Google Sheets) with behavior + service indicators

• Barangay Operations Pack (home-visit checklist, MUAC/referral SOPs, group-session scripts)

• Mayor’s Brief + Public Recognition Kit

Team Messenger groups: the engine of change

• Daily/weekly nudges (≤50 words) prompt concrete actions for BHW/BNS and mothers

• Quick polls (attendance, EBF status, referrals done) feed the dashboard

• Auto-summaries after Zoom clinics capture blockers and assign owners

• Keeps momentum between meetings—behavior change happens between sessions, not during them.
  
  

Pricing & procurement (LGU-friendly)

• LGU Team Pass: ₱2,500–₱10,000 per LGU (up to 20 participants, barangay members included)

• Includes AI assistant, F1KD tools, Messenger cohort, certificates, recognition

• Payment: LandBank/DBP transfer, GCash, or partner-university billing

• Procurement kit: draft BAC resolution, training request, disbursement notes

Why it scales (Community Co-creation × Barangay strengths)

• Participation premium: barangay-level badges, LGU leaderboard, public spotlights

• Connected connectors: BHW/BNS networks, SK federations, faith and women’s groups

• Partnerships with State Universities: universities deliver locally; ASG runs the AI backbone & certification

• Blended legitimacy: aligned with DOH/MOH/UNICEF First 1,000 Days
  
  

FAQs

Is this only online?
Core operations run via Messenger + Classroom for speed and habit formation. Optional in-person barangay sessions can be co-hosted with partners.

Can multiple barangays join?
Yes—use your 20 seats to include a pilot cluster (e.g., 2 barangays) plus LGU staff. We provide expansion guidance.

What behavior indicators are tracked?
ANC contacts, EBF status, diet diversity, MUAC/growth attendance, referral completion, WASH micro-habits—rolled into a simple barangay dashboard.

Join the next cohort

• Free 45-minute demo (Zoom): See the AI assistant, Messenger cohort, and F1KD toolkit in action

• Enroll your LGU team: Reserve slots for your barangay cluster

• Partner with us (universities/provinces): White-label kits available

Contact: zerohungerlab@asianschoolofgovernance.com