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 13 activities from our Focus Area technical teams.
Integrating Responsive Care and Early Learning Practices into Infant and Young Child Feeding Activities in the Kyrgyz Republic
Early Childhood Development Responsive Care and Early Learning Addendum for IYCF Counseling Social and Behavior Change and Gender Infant and Young Child Feeding Recommendations
USAID Advancing Nutrition in the Kyrgyz Republic is piloting its Responsive Care and Early Learning Addendum through facility and community platforms to better understand its feasibility.
Partnering with Nutrition Actors in Niger to Refine SBC Quality Tools and Increase Micronutrient Intake
Social and Behavior Change and Gender
Young children, adolescent girls, and pregnant and lactating women in rural Niger are at high risk for inadequate intake of multiple micronutrients, especially vitamin A and iron.
Promoting Good Nutrition with National Influencers and Public Events in the Kyrgyz Republic
Early Childhood Development Social and Behavior Change and Gender Infant and Young Child Feeding Recommendations
USAID Advancing Nutrition in the Kyrgyz Republic works with national influencers and hosts public events to raise awareness on nutrition topics.
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.
Strengthening Program Evaluations for Social and Behavior Change Activities Used to Improve Nutrition Outcomes
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Social and Behavior Change and Gender
Quality social and behavior change (SBC) evaluations are needed to improve nutrition program design and nutrition outcomes.
Generating Demand for Healthy Diets
Food Systems Consumer Demand for Healthy Diets Social and Behavior Change and Gender
Melding private sector and social marketing best practices to promote healthy diets.