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 69 activities from our Focus Area technical teams.
Understanding Food Vehicles to Supply Micronutrients in Uganda
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
Building on evidence generated through USAID investments in Uganda’s fortification and supplementation programs.
USAID Advancing Nutrition Uganda Designs a Multi-year Capacity Strengthening Plan for the National Working Group on Food Fortification
Capacity Strengthening Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA)
USAID Advancing Nutrition recently facilitated the design of a capacity strengthening plan that will support the National Working Group on Food Fortification’s functioning and the food fortification program.
USAID Advancing Nutrition Helps Conduct the National Integrated Micronutrient and Anthropometric Survey in the Kyrgyz Republic
The 2021 National Integrated Micronutrient and Anthropometric Survey (NIMAS) in the Kyrgyz Republic reveals food insecurities and micronutrient deficiencies among children under five and women of reproductive age.
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.
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.