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Nutrition-specific

Community Video (Senegal): Les Avantages de la Patate Douce à Chair Orange

In Sibinokho village in the Kaffrine Region of Senegal, women grow and eat a new kind of potato: the nutrient-rich orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP). This variety of potato is rich in vitamins A, B, and C, and is effective in reducing malnutrition. Using a specially-timed technique, the women in Sibinokho grow OFSP just as easily in the dry season as in the rainy season. Plus, OFSP is a delicious addition to a variety of dishes. Cheikh is a farmer, who teaches her aunt and other women in the village the techniques for growing this special variety of sweet potato.

Training Community Video and Radio Staff in Guinea on MIYCN and Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture

In Guinea, SPRING is promoting nutrition-sensitive agriculture and maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN) practices through radio programs and community videos. SPRING recently held a two-day training on these topics with staff from local radio and video production centers. During the training, participants explored how to break the cycle of malnutrition, methods for making local agricultural practices more nutrition-sensitive, and their roles as agents of change in their communities.

SPRING/Guinea and Farm Radio International Conduct a Community Radio Assessment to Support Partnerships for Nutrition

In February 2017, SPRING/Guinea and Farm Radio International (FRI) conducted a radio assessment in support of the USAID-funded Strengthening Market-Led Agriculture Research, Technology, and Education (SMARTE) program. The SPRING/FRI assessment identified opportunities where SMARTE can use radio for social and behavior change communication (SBCC) around nutrition-sensitive agriculture activities.

Expert Reviewers Offer Support for SPRING’s Guidance for Conducting an Anemia Landscape Analysis

To effectively address anemia, countries must develop a context-specific understanding of their anemia situation. SPRING developed “Understanding Anemia: Guidance for Conducting a Landscape Analysis” to provide step-by-step support for gathering and interpreting data on factors that contribute to anemia and existing strategies for anemia prevention and control.

Community Video (Senegal): Alimentation Complémentaire

From ages six to nine months, children need a nutritious and varied diet. During this important time, mothers also need the support of their entire family. Ndèye is a young mother in Koungheul, Senegal. She counts on her mother-in-law’s advice and the support of her husband. Her mother-in-law ensures she gives a diverse, nutrient-rich meal to her child, and advises her on the importance of each type of food in proper complementary feeding for a child between 6-23 months of age.

"Strengthening Linkages Between Agriculture and Nutrition" Event in the Kyrgyz Republic

SPRING/Kyrgyz Republic hosted an event on Friday, February 10, 2017, entitled “Strengthening Linkages between Agriculture and Nutrition.” SPRING presented on nutrition-sensitive agriculture, an approach wherein agriculture initiatives and projects both target and yield nutritional outcomes in addition to traditional agriculture results.

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SPRING Publishes New Food Storage Guide at Agriculture and Nutrition Event

SPRING/Kyrgyz Republic, funded by USAID to address issues of chronic malnutrition and anemia among women and children of Kyrgyz Republic, hosted an event on Friday, February 10, 2017 entitled “Strengthening Linkages between Agriculture and Nutrition.” The event was attended by representatives of international and national organizations working in the areas of agriculture and nutrition, including the Ministry of Agriculture, FAO, UNICEF, the Civil Alliance for Nutrition, and many others.

Using Radio to Reach Caregivers More Frequently with Tips on Nurturing and Feeding Young Children

A health worker explains the growth curve of the child to a mother during an outreach service visit.
A health worker explains the growth curve of the child to a mother during an outreach service visit.

In support of Ghana Health Service’s and SPRING’s major commitment to expand training and community support for improved infant and young child care and feeding across northern Ghana, SPRING adapted parts o