History & Foundation of the Association
The Sudanese Association of Nutritionists and Dietitians (SAND) is a non-profit professional association that seeks to promote the profession of nutrition and dietitianship in Sudan through training, research, awareness, and participation in national health policy-making.
Providing outstanding nutrition and educational services and promoting research and professional training to support community health and improve nutritional practices.
The conference was held under the full auspices of the Federal Ministry of Health (General Directorate of Primary Health Care - National Nutrition Program) and with direct support from the World Health Organization (WHO), (UNICEF), and other international organizations, with broad participation from specialized medical associations such as the Obstetrics and Gynecology Association and the Pediatric Association.
Context of Establishment:
In the complete absence of any official body representing Sudanese nutrition specialists at that time, the second and final day of the conference witnessed extensive discussions within the hall regarding the complex nutritional problems in Sudan, particularly among children and women.
The idea was met with immediate welcome and significant support from representatives of international organizations and the Federal Ministry of Health (Nutrition Department). Consultations were held within the hall to form the association's preparatory committee, and the founding principles were as follows:
Committee Leadership: Dr. Mayada Faisal assumed the chairmanship of the preparatory committee with strong support from the specialists present, most notably Dr. Ikhlas Makawi Assistant Professor of Clinical Nutrition at the University of Khartoum
International Advisory Support: The prominent international expertise of the late Professor Sadiqa Oshi (may God have mercy on her) was sought. She blessed the idea, saying that the lack of a nutrition body in Sudan had always troubled her, but her frequent travels had prevented her from realizing it. She personally supervised, along with the committee, the writing and review of the draft constitution for the association.
Sponsored by Professor Qasim Badri's : The university president (Baba Qasim) welcomed the idea and announced his full support by opening the university's halls and offices for all the association's activities.
Hosting Offices and Meetings: The university's Nutrition and Health Training and Research Center, under the leadership of Dr. Manal Abdeen (then director of the center), hosted all the preparatory committee meetings and covered all hospitality expenses and document printing costs.
At this meeting, the association's bylaws were approved a few days before Professor Sadiqa Oshi's death, and the official
and legal procedures were followed through the Humanitarian Aid Commission, leading up to the first general assembly.
Dr. Mayada Faisal | Head of the Training and Staff Development Office
Dr. Hanan Al-Amin, Omdurman Islamic University | Head of the Research Office.
In addition to assigning a select group of distinguished staff to other executive offices.
Goals
1. Developing and strengthening the role of nutritionists in Sudan.
2. Providing ongoing professional training and development.
3. Promoting scientific research in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
4. Raising awareness of the importance of healthy nutrition in the community.
5. Contributing to the development of national nutrition policies.
Vision
Achieving a healthy society through sound nutritional practices based on scientific evidence.
Message
Providing outstanding nutritional and educational services and promoting research and professional training to support community health and improve nutritional practices.