Critical Review of the Emerging Research Evidence on Agricultural Biodiversity, Diet Diversity, and Nutritional Status in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Nutrition Reviews, 2017.
Dietary diversity
Community Partners' Projects Visit in Senegal
A USAID Senegal team and SPRING/Senegal staff conducted site visits from September 19-21, 2017. The delegation visited one of SPRING’s partner radio stations, a community group’s micro-garden and chicken coops, and interacted with partners and community members. The group also had a chance to participate in some of SPRING’s activities, such as a community video dissemination.
USAID and SPRING/Senegal Staff Visit Community Partners’ Projects
A group of USAID/Senegal and SPRING/Senegal staff observed a few of the activities initiated with SPRING’s support during a three-day field visit from September 19-21, 2017. The group visited six communities and saw nutrition-sensitive agriculture and social and behavior change activities including a micro-garden and a community video dissemination and discussion session.
SPRING/Ghana Hosts Learning Event Reflecting on the Life of the Project
On September 7, SPRING/Ghana hosted a Learning and Sharing Event to reflect on the life of the project. Staff shared project successes, lessons learned, and recommendations for moving forward with USAID, Ghanaian officials, and local NGOs.
Read more about the event in our news item.
The Role of Social Protection and Agriculture in Tackling Chronic Undernutrition
Transform Nutrition, September 2017.
Triggering for Positive Behaviour Change in Nutrition
SNV, August 2017.
Life Beyond Maize
IIED, 2017.
SPRING/Ghana Launches Nut Roasting Equipment as a Partnership with USAID and Hershey
On August 21, SPRING/Ghana participated in an event in Kumasi celebrating the launch of new groundnut roasting equipment. SPRING procured this equipment as part of a public-private partnership between USAID and Hershey to help Project Peanut Butter in its work to provide safe, nutritious foods to the children of Ghana.
Read more about the event in our news item.
Promoting Agroecology: The Most Effective Way to Achieve Sustainable Food Security and Nutrition for All in a Changing Climate
Action Against Hunger, July 2017.
Clean Fields Bring Stronger Yields
Identifying a need for better hygiene in Yiziidug, in 2016, SPRING introduced community-led total sanitation (CLTS) to Yiziidug.