Construction began in 2013, led by the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat, which specialises in ecologically friendly and seismic-resistant construction. The new facility cost US$ 22.8 million to build, of which $US 17 million was funded by the Government of Canada.

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) works with communities and village organisations to enable people – particularly those living in geographically remote areas – to optimise their health and well-being, and reach their full potential. Improving nutritional status and creating greater awareness about the link between nutrition and health is integral to these efforts.