Nurturing Futures: Nestlé Unveils 5th N4HK Room in Gilgit-Baltistan to Promote Nutrition Awareness
Nestlé Pakistan has officially inaugurated the fifth Nestlé for Healthier Kids (N4HK) room at the Government Model Boys High School Hussainabad in Skardu, aimed at enhancing nutrition awareness within the region.
The N4HK program is part of Nestlé’s global initiative to promote nutritional awareness, ensuring that children recognize the importance of nutrition as they mature. To date, over 500 educators have been trained across Hunza, Gilgit, Nagar, Skardu, Shigar, and Kharmang, with the objective of positively impacting more than 20,000 children through this program in the area.
During the inauguration, Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan, Syed Mehdi Shah, stated, “Nestlé’s N4HK program has played a crucial role in raising awareness about nutrition in our schools and communities, and we are thrilled to see its expansion in GB for the benefit of our communities.” He further emphasized the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan’s commitment to supporting and expanding nutrition awareness initiatives throughout the region.
Jason Avanceña, CEO of Nestlé Pakistan, remarked, “The outreach of the N4HK program across Pakistan reflects Nestlé’s commitment to promoting healthy nutrition in the country. We are pleased to strengthen our partnership with the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan. To date, the N4HK program has reached 400,000 children, trained over 2,600 teachers, and established 20 N4HK rooms in collaboration with 11 partners from both the private and public sectors across Pakistan.”
Additionally, Nestlé has trained more than 2,200 children in sustainability through the Sustainability Training for Kids program, in partnership with WWF, to cultivate better environmental stewards among the youth. N4HK serves as Nestlé’s global nutritional awareness initiative, supporting educators and caregivers in their efforts to raise healthier children through a curriculum-based educational program that promotes healthy nutrition, hydration, hygiene, and an active lifestyle.
The N4HK program’s presence in Pakistan spans the entire country, from Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the Federal Capital, Punjab, and Sindh. The initiative aligns with Nestlé’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, which focuses on Good Health and Well-Being.
Nestlé, headquartered in Switzerland, has maintained a significant presence in Pakistan for over 36 years and is dedicated to being a positive force throughout its value chain by Creating Shared Value for communities.
