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