Comprehensive Multi-Dimensional Programming for Nutrition JESSICA BATEMAN
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This document discusses an integrated agriculture and nutrition training program called the Mawa Project. The project aims to [1] increase and diversify agricultural production through improved practices and inputs, [2] improve health and nutritional status through peer-to-peer education and complementary feeding sessions, and [3] increase income and assets by addressing gender inequities, promoting value chains, and savings groups. The project brings together agriculture and nutrition training materials to work towards optimal nutrition.
Comprehensive Multi-Dimensional Programming for Nutrition JESSICA BATEMAN
- 1. In the Same Family and On the Same Page: Integrated agriculture and nutrition training materials CORE Group Global Health Practitioner Conference, Spring 2016 Portland, Oregon | May 20, 2016
- 2. 2 Mawa Project Overview Adoption of appropriate post- harvest handling and storage practices Increased use of appropriate agricultural production practices Increased use of appropriate agricultural inputs Increased investments in agricultural value chains Delivery of financial services through community- based savings groups Consumption of high- quality, diverse foods Adoption of improved nutrition and health practices Address gender inequities within households and communities: labor time allocation, access to leadership roles, adequacy of income, household decision-making, access to household resources Increaseanddiversifyproduction Improvehealthandnutritionalstatus Increaseincomeandassets
- 3. 3 Optimal Nutrition ADEQUATE DIETARY INTAKE LOW DISEASE BURDEN Health environment Appropriate maternal and infant and young child feeding and care Access to effective health services Sustainable household food security Availability of sufficient safe and nutritious foods Access to sufficient safe and nutritious foods Stability and resilience Adequate time, space and support for care Appropriate education and knowledge Delivery of essential health and nutrition services Access to safe water and sanitation Appropriate hygiene practices Nutrition Enabling Environment Gender equality, women’s empowerment and girls’ education Country commitment and capacity, leadership, financial resources for nutrition, knowledge and evidence, health and food systems, trade/private sector Socio cultural, economic, environmental and political context Source: USAID Multi-sectoral Nutrition Strategy, 2014-2025
- 4. 4 Improve Health and Nutrition Status Peer-to-peer education using Care Group Model with caregivers of young children to reinforce positive care and feeding practices and essential nutrition actions Community-led Complementary Feeding and Learning Sessions aim to prevent child malnutrition by promoting the use of locally produced, nutrient rich crops for optimal complementary feeding for young children and balanced, nutritious diets for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
- 5. 5 Putting the Pieces Together Agriculture • Conservation agriculture • Post-harvest handling and storage • Small livestock production • Planning for the growing season Nutrition • Maternal, infant and young child feeding • Food processing and preservation • Growth monitoring • Planning for the growing season