SPRING/Ghana aimed to reduce stunting by 20 percent in two regions—Northern Region and Upper East Region. Working in 15 districts within these two regions, SPRING/Ghana’s activities included anemia reduction, infant and young child nutrition; water, sanitation, and hygiene; aflatoxin reduction; community video; and support to the LEAP 1000 cash transfers.
SPRING/Ghana defined its activities through the 1,000 Day Household approach, which targeted households with pregnant women and children 2 years of age and younger. This approach synthesized each intervention area into a holistic approach designed to support the ability of the1,000 day household to care for and support the 1,000 day child.
SPRING’s main partners in Ghana included Ghana Health Services, the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, the Ghana LEAP Project, UNICEF, and RING.
SPRING/Ghana
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Activities
Activities | February 2015
Country Experiences Implementing the District Assessment Tool for Anemia (DATA)
News
March 2017
Groundnuts are a commonly grown crop in Northern Ghana and are regularly consumed in the local diet. Their high-protein content makes them a good part of a diverse diet. SPRING is working with groundnut farmers to help them grow, harvest, and store g...
June 2017
In 2017, SPRING/Ghana started piloting Father-to-Father Support Groups in four communities in the Northern and Upper East Regions of Ghana. These groups are comprised of 15-17 men who meet twice per month to discuss family-oriented issues that includ...
November 2016
From November 1 – 2, 2016, SPRING/Ghana hosted visitors from USAID/Ghana and USAID/DC for a visit to Karaga District in the Northern Region and Bawku West District in the Upper East Region. Rebecca Fertziger, deputy director of the USAID/Ghana Health...
Media
Audio Clips | February 2017
Using Radio to Reach Caregivers More Frequently with Tips on Nurturing and Feeding Young Children
Infographics | September 2017
SPRING/Ghana: Engaging Communities to Improve Nutrition through the 1,000-Day Household Approach
Galleries | September 2017
SPRING/Ghana Launches Nut Roasting Equipment as a Partnership with USAID and Hershey
Publications
SPRING around the Web
Blog summaries | January 2018
More Than Just Irrigation: The Role of Water in Agriculture and Nutrition
Blog summaries | August 2017
Improving Nutrition, One Latrine at a Time: WASH 1,000 Strategy in Ghana Takes Hold