USAID Advancing Nutrition draws together global nutrition experience to design, implement, and evaluate programs that address the root causes of malnutrition. Working across and through varied sectors, we provide technical support to and implementation of nutrition interventions for USAID and its partners to address the root causes of malnutrition. We also provide technical assistance to USAID to support the implementation of the Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Strategy 2014-2025 in the many countries where USAID works.
Activities
Browse a selection of 12 activities from our Focus Area technical teams.
Health Workers Tackle Malnutrition in Yikpabongo, Ghana
Capacity Strengthening Nutrition and Health Systems
Health workers in the Mamprugu-Moagduri District of Ghana are now equipped with the knowledge and support they need to identify and manage cases of acute malnutrition in children in their communities.
Strengthening Breastfeeding Counseling Through Mentorship in Kenya
Capacity Strengthening Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Nutrition and Health Systems Social and Behavior Change and Gender
Developing and testing a breastfeeding counseling mentorship program in Kenya.
Building Political Will and Accountability for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Nutrition and Health Systems
Conducting case studies on implementing Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative national responsibilities in Malawi and the Kyrgyz Republic.
USAID Advancing Nutrition Leads Multi-Sectoral Co-creation Initiative in Kenya
Capacity Strengthening Food Systems Nutrition and Health Systems
The national and county-level plans developed through the co-creation initiative continue to inform sector priorities and various policy documents supported by USAID Advancing Nutrition.
Strengthening Human Resources Capacity for Improved Nutrition Service Delivery in Mozambique
Capacity Strengthening Nutrition and Health Systems
USAID Advancing Nutrition supported the Ministry of Health in Mozambique to develop a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive supervision tool for nutrition services.
Improving Nutrition Services Through Training and Knowledge Sharing in the Kyrgyz Republic
Nutrition and Health Systems
USAID Advancing Nutrition in the Kyrgyz Republic works with health facilities and health care professionals to provide training and knowledge sharing opportunities on nutrition topics.