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Results at a Glance

SPRING’s diverse, multi-sectoral partnerships have produced durable results that national governments and local partners can build on to improve nutrition. Check out a snapshot of our results, as well as more in-depth results summarized through the infographics below.

SPRING Life of Project Results (through FY 2017)

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17 million+

contacts with
beneficiaries

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7.4 million+

contacts with
children under 5

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266

institutions
supported

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2,300+

resources on the
SPRING website

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100+

events with
more than 3,000
attendees

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320,000+

unique visitors
and 1 million+ visits
to the SPRING website

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203,800+

documents
downloaded

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168,800+

people trained
in nutrition

Infographics

The infographics below, drawn from research findings and project monitoring data, visualize SPRING’s impact on reducing malnutrition in the countries where we worked and globally through collaboration, learning, and experience sharing.

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Reducing Malnutrition and Anemia Through a Multichannel Approach

Since 2014, SPRING has promoted the uptake of 11 evidence-based practices to improve the nutritional status of children under two and women of reproductive age in the Kyrgyz Republic.

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Infographic summarizing findings from nutrition budget analysis interviews.

Using Financial Data to Accelerate Progress on Nutrition

Nutrition budget analysis determines how much much money has been allocated to and/or spent on nutrition over time, by various sources, and at the national and sub-national level.

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Nigeria C-IYCF Evaluation: Insights into Optimal Breastfeeding Practices in Nigeria

In 2014, the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the SPRING project embarked on a two-year

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How to Strengthen Program Implementation at Scale: Evidence from Nigeria Program Implementation

In 2014, the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) proj

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How to Strengthen Program Implementation at Scale: Evidence from Nigeria Maternal Survey

In 2014, the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) proj

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How to Strengthen Program Implementation at Scale: Evidence from Nigeria Health Workers and Community Volunteers

In 2014, the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) proj

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SPRING/Senegal Improving Nutrition Through Partnership

In Senegal, SPRING is improving nutrition among pregnant and lactating women and children under two with a coordinated training, communication, and support strategy.

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Fortifying National Efforts to Improve Nutrition for All

In Uganda, SPRING provides technical assistance and leadership at the national and district levels to help reduce stunting, micronutrient deficiencies, and anemia, particularly in children and wome

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SPRING: Building the Multi-Sectoral Knowledge Base

SPRING serves as a catalyst to strengthen partnership, innovation, and results through strategic knowledge management, convening a wide range of actors that contribute to positive nutrition outcome

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SPRING Results at a Glance

Since 2012, SPRING’s country and global initiatives continually expanded in reach and contributed significantly to the nutrition knowledge base.

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Farmer Nutrition Schools: Multi-Sectoral Action, Durable Results

SPRING pioneered the farmer nutrition school approach in Bangladesh by innovatively combining the proven “farmer field school” and “essential nutrition actions” methods.

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SPRING/Ghana: Engaging Communities to Improve Nutrition through the 1,000-Day Household Approach

SPRING’s work in Ghana (2014–2017) aimed to improve the health of 1,000-day households with pregnant women and/or children under 2 years of age.

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Working Together to Share the Burden

This SPRING/Senegal graphic illustrates a woman's numerous responsibilities in ensuring her family's health and good nutrition, and

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Anemia infographic. Images: graphics representing the 3 stages - assess, prioritize, coordinate. Title: Act to Reduce Anemia, Summary: Anemia is a widespread public health problem with many causes—reducing its prevalence improves the health and economic development of families and nations. Countries can take the following actions to address their specific anemia situation. Text: ASSESS THE SITUATION Anemia has many causes, such as infections, micronutrient deficiencies, inflammation, and genetic disorders.

Act to Reduce Anemia

Anemia is a widespread public health problem with many causes—reducing its prevalence improves the health and economic development of families and nations.

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Two young girls and an adolescent girl laugh as they connect straps to buckets to put over the goat standing next to them. The overlay text says: What is systems thinking for nutrition? Systems thinking means addressing nutrition in all areas of life: home, work, school, markets, and social circles.

What is Systems Thinking for Nutrition?

What is systems thinking for nutrition? Systems thinking means addressing nutrition in all areas of life: home, work, school, markets, and social circles.

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A woman stands on a stage in front of a large crowd seated in a variety of plastic chairs and on the ground. She is holding an infant wrapped in cloth and is facing to the side of the stage and 3/4 away from the audience. She looks frustrated. The overlay text says: How can we reduce anemia? Governments and communities must work together to implement tailored solutions that address the many causes of anemia.

How Can Social and Behavior Change Impact Nutrition?

How can we reduce anemia? Governments and communities must work together to implement tailored solutions that address the many causes of anemia.

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A woman sits on the ground with a hut in the background. She leans over and focuses intently on her baby whom she is attempting to feed. The baby is more interested in the camera than in the food. The overlay text says: How can we reduce anemia? Governments and communities must work together to implement tailored solutions that address the many causes of anemia.

How Can We Reduce Anemia?

How can we reduce anemia? Governments and communities must work together to implement tailored solutions that address the many causes of anemia.

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A woman crouches in her vegetable garden and holds her toddler son. She is focused on the plants while he is focused on the camera. The text overlay says: What is nutrition-sensitive agriculture? Agriculture is nutrition-sensitive when it goes beyond food production to address underlying causes of malnutrition.

What Is Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture?

What makes agriculture nutrition-sensitive? Agriculture is nutrition-sensitive when it goes beyond food production to address the underlying causes of malnutrition.

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SPRING/Bangladesh - Mobilizing Communities for Improved Nutrition

SPRING’s work in Bangladesh (2012-2017) aimed to improve the nutritional status of pregnant and lactating women and children under two.

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International Women's Day 2017 - Nutrition Services in Kyrgyz Republic

Baby-Friendly Hospitals support mother and child bonding following global standards of optimal care and services. #IWD2017

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International Women's Day 2017 - Women's Income

Over half of reductions in all child stunting from 1970-1995 can be attributed to increasing women’s status. #IWD2017

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International Women's Day 2017 - Food Production

Women's ability to make decisions, control income and assets affects what is produced on a farm. #IWD2017

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International Women's Day 2017 - Male Involvement

Men must be involved in the work to achieve gender equity. #IWD2017 #HeForShe

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10 Recommendations for Translating Nutrition Policy into Nutrition Action

A national nutrition action plan or strategy is a clear signal of a country’s political commitment to nutrition.

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SPRING/Nigeria - Scaling Up IYCF Training

SPRING/Nigeria - Scaling Up IYCF Training

This infographic highlights the timeline and outcomes of SPRING/Nigeria's work in scaling up

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Bangladesh Country Achievements, Project Year 5

Bangladesh Country Achievements, Project Year 5

This infographic shows the Bangladesh's continued growth in reach and impact during project year 5 (FY 2016).

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Uganda Country Achievements, Project Year 5

Uganda Country Achievements, Project Year 5

This infographic shows the Uganda's continued growth in reach and impact during project year 5 (FY 2016).

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Senegal Country Achievements, Project Year 5

Senegal Country Achievements, Project Year 5

This infographic shows the Senegal's continued growth in reach and impact during project year 5 (FY 2016).

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Kyrgyz Republic Country Achievements, Project Year 5

Kyrgyz Republic Country Achievements, Project Year 5

This infographic shows the Kyrgyz Republic's continued growth in reach and impact during project year 5 (FY 2016).

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Ghana Country Achievements, Project Year 5

Ghana Country Achievements, Project Year 5

This infographic shows Ghana's continued growth in reach and impact during project year 5 (FY 2016).

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Five Ways to Improve Nutrition Through Agriculture

Five Ways to Improve Nutrition Through Agriculture

Agriculture plays an important role in providing nutritious foods and sustainable livelihoods.

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World Food Day 2016 Facts - Climate Change

World Food Day 2016 Facts - Climate Change

Impacts of climate change don't stop with the environment. Ending malnutrition depends on a healthy climate.Please feel free to share on social media with #WFD2016.

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World Food Day 2016 Facts - Households

World Food Day 2016 Facts - Households

As agriculture changes in response to climate change, the food basket also shifts. As a result, households must adapt their food choices to ensure good nutrition.

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World Food Day 2016 Facts - Farmer Field Schools

World Food Day 2016 Facts - Farmer Field Schools

Ghana's Farmer Field School trainings educate farmers about how to improve pre-harvest agronomic practices and post-harvest handling.

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World Food Day 2016 Facts - Undernutrition

World Food Day 2016 Facts - Undernutrition

Up to 45% of all preventable child deaths are attributable to undernutrition. Climate change impacts a household's access to diverse, nutritious food.

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World Breastfeeding Week 2016 Facts - Benefits of Universal Breastfeeding

World Breastfeeding Week 2016 Facts - Benefits of Universal Breastfeeding

823,000 child and 20,000 maternal deaths could be averted each year through universal breastfeeding.Please feel free to share on social media with #WBW2016.

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World Breastfeeding Week 2016 Facts - Infant and Young Child Feeding in Nigeria

World Breastfeeding Week 2016 Facts - Infant and Young Child Feeding in Nigeria

In 2015, 270 SPRING/Nigeria support groups helped mothers improve infant and young child feeding practices.Please feel free to share on social media with #WBW2016.

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World Breastfeeding Week 2016 Facts - Breastfeeding Benefits

World Breastfeeding Week 2016 Facts - Breastfeeding Benefits

Breastfeeding benefits: healthy weight gain, fewer infections, increased intelligence, probable protection against overweight and diabetes, cancer prevention for mothers.

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World Breastfeeding Week 2016 Facts - Early Initiation of Breastfeeding in Uganda

World Breastfeeding Week 2016 Facts - Early Initiation of Breastfeeding in Uganda

Early initiation of breastfeeding increased from 76% to 92% of all moms in Namutumba District, Uganda after SPRING trainings (2013-2015).

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Spring Q2 Overview, The first half of FY2016 showed continued growth in the reach and impact of the SPRING Project

SPRING 2016 Q2 Overview

This infographic shows SPRING's continued growth in reach and impact during the first half of project year 5 (FY 2016).

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Bangladesh Country Achievements, Project Year 5, October 2015 to March 2016

Bangladesh Country Achievements, Project Year 5, October 2015 to March 2016

This infographic shows SPRING/Bangladesh's continued growth in reach and impact during the first half of project year 5 (FY 2016).

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Ghana Country Achievements, Project Year 5, October 2015 to March 2016

Ghana Country Achievements, Project Year 5, October 2015 to March 2016

This infographic shows SPRING/Ghana's continued growth in reach and impact during the first half of project year 5 (FY 2016).

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Kyrgyz Republic Country Achievements, Project Year 5, October 2015 to March 2016

Kyrgyz Republic Country Achievements, Project Year 5, October 2015 to March 2016

This infographic shows SPRING/Kyrgyz Republic's continued growth in reach and impact during the first half of project year 5 (FY 2016).

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Nigeria Country Achievements, Project Year 5, October 2015 to March 2016

Nigeria Country Achievements, Project Year 5, October 2015 to March 2016

This infographic shows SPRING/Nigeria's continued growth in reach and impact during the first half of project year 5 (FY 2016).

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Uganda Country Achievements, Project Year 5, October 2015 to March 2016

Uganda Country Achievements, Project Year 5, October 2015 to March 2016

This infographic shows SPRING/Uganda's continued growth in reach and impact during the first half of project year 5 (FY 2016).

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SPRING/Bangladesh Infographic

SPRING/Bangladesh Infographic

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Developing Sustainable Nutrition Financing Systems: The Role of Budget Analysis

Developing Sustainable Nutrition Financing Systems: The Role of Budget Analysis

This graphic depicts steps for tracking financial support for nutrition in low- and middle-income countries.

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SPRING 2015 Overview - Uganda

SPRING 2015 Overview - Uganda

As the SPRING office reached its fourth full year of implementation in Uganda, the project prepared to shift focus from the dis

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SPRING 2015 Overview - Nigeria

SPRING 2015 Overview - Nigeria

In Nigeria, SPRING continued to support orphans and other vulnerable children, helping USAID-funded projects and local nongove

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SPRING 2015 Overview - Mali

SPRING 2015 Overview - Mali

SPRING also opened its office in Mali and began activities to increase access to diverse and quality foods and roll out farm

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SPRING 2015 Overview - Kyrgyz Republic

SPRING 2015 Overview - Kyrgyz Republic

We established an office in the Kyrgyz Republic and launched activities, including a baseline survey, formative r

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SPRING 2015 Overview - Haiti

SPRING 2015 Overview - Haiti

In Haiti, SPRING closed out its office in Port-au-Prince after three years of successful implementation.

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SPRING 2015 Overview - Ghana

SPRING 2015 Overview - Ghana

SPRING launched its Ghana country office, which focuses on improving delivery of high-impact services

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SPRING 2015 Overview - Bangladesh

SPRING 2015 Overview - Bangladesh

The SPRING project in Bangladesh continued to scale up its work to integrate essential nutrition

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SPRING 2015 Overview

SPRING 2015 Overview

At the close of SPRING's fourth year of implementation, we influenced global health and development communities through thought leadership around multi-sectoral nutrition programin

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