Local Food-based Approaches for Improved Nutrition (LoFAIN)
Social behaviour change communication is a key component of the Local Food-based Approaches for Improved Nutrition (LoFAIN) project, encouraging consumption of locally available nutritious foods as a measure to prevent stunting. Pilot distributions to 3,000 children 6 to 23 months under the pilot project have been completed. The World Food Programme liaised with local producers to formulate a locally acceptable product that meets WFP’s nutritional specifications.
Objectif global
To eradicate micronutrient deficiencies and stunting among children in the three northern regions of Ghana
Objectifs spécifiques
To strengthen home fortification for children 6-23 months through e-vouchers
To communicate social and behaviour change
To implement nutrition-sensitive interventions
To strenghten strategic partnerships in nutrition
Résultats attendus
Dietary intake improved and stunting reduced
Young child and infant nutrition improved through e-voucher system
Nutritional value of Home Growth School Feeding Programme (HGSFP) enhanced
Budget
78 700 000
Pays
- Ghana
Thèmes
- Nutrition
- Santé
Cibles
- Enfants de moins de 5 ans
- Ménages pauvres
- Travailleurs pauvres de l’économie informelle
Piliers AGIR
- Pilier 3 : Améliorer durablement la productivité agricole et alimentaire et les revenus des plus vulnérables et leur accès aux aliments