Eggs for Health: Fighting Malnutrition and Supporting Cancer Patients

Malnutrition and illness remain significant challenges in Rwanda, particularly among children and cancer patients. Proper nutrition is a powerful tool in addressing these issues, and the Heza Initiative is making a difference through its One Egg Per Child and One Egg Per Patient programs.

By promoting the consumption of nutrient-rich eggs, these programs provide sustainable solutions for better health and well-being.

One Egg Per Child: Fighting Malnutrition in Children

"A child without proper nutrition is a child without a future." — Heza Initiative

Why Focus on Protein?

Protein-energy malnutrition affects 1 in 3 children in Rwanda, leading to:

✅ Stunted growth – Impaired physical and cognitive development

✅ Weakened immunity – Higher risk of infections and diseases

✅ Poor school performance – Lack of focus and energy

How We’re Solving This

Through One Egg Per Child, we provide:

📌 Daily egg distribution – Ensuring children get essential nutrients

📌 Nutrition education – Teaching families the importance of animal-based proteins

📌 Community engagement – Partnering with schools and local leaders

Why Eggs?

Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with:

• High-quality protein – Supports growth and muscle development
• Choline – Essential for brain health and learning
• Iron & Zinc – Strengthens the immune system
• Affordable & accessible – Easy to cook and available in most communities

Join us! Help a child grow strong with just one egg per day.

One Egg Per Patient: Nourishing and Supporting Cancer Patients

“Healing goes beyond medicine. It starts with care, nutrition, and community.” — Heza Initiative

The Impact of Nutrition on Cancer Recovery

Cancer patients often face nutritional challenges due to:

🔸 Loss of appetite from treatments like chemotherapy

🔸 Weak immune systems requiring high-protein diets

🔸 Physical weakness making daily tasks harder

How We’re Making a Difference

Our One Egg Per Patient program provides:

✔ Nutritional support – A daily egg to aid recovery

✔ Psychological care – Safe spaces for patients to share experiences

✔ Community support – Reducing stigma around cancer

Eggs: A Small but Powerful Solution

• Easy to digest – Ideal for patients with low appetite

• Boosts energy & recovery – Rich in essential vitamins

• Affordable & sustainable – A long-term nutritional resource

We also go a step further by providing egg-laying chickens to patients, ensuring they have a sustainable source of nutrition even after the program ends.

Eggs: Affordable, Accessible, and Life-Changing

Heza Initiative is transforming lives—one egg, one child, and one patient at a time.

How You Can Help

✔ Donate to support egg distribution here

✔ Partner with us to expand the program

✔ Share our mission to spread awareness

📢 Want to make a difference? Join the #OneEggADay movement today!