Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Resource Review
The World Food Program is increasingly relying on cash-based transfers to assist food insecure populations. This analysis used a desk review, fieldwork and case studies, a practitioner survey, and a learning workshop to explore how cash-based interventions affect gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Resource Review
Women experience higher rates of food insecurity than men do. To illustrate the linkages between gender and food insecurity, Women Deliver developed a two-page infographic that uses the “nutrition fact” format seen on commercial food labels. The graphic provides a summary of global statistics on the causes of food insecurity and suggests ways that stakeholders can invest in women and girls’ nutrition and food security.
Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Resource Review
Scholars increasingly point to women’s empowerment as a means to enhance food security and nutrition; however, little is understood about the mechanisms that drive these relationships. This analysis uses a mixed methods approach to examine these interactions in Tanzanian pastoral communities. Both methodologies indicate a positive correlation between women’s empowerment and both dietary diversity and nutrition security.
Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Resource Review
Conducted by the Agriculture to Nutrition (ATONU) project, this cluster randomized control trial examines associations between paternal and maternal nutritional knowledge on household, child, and maternal dietary diversity. Researchers conclude that interventions that engage fathers can improve women’s empowerment and household nutrition.
Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Resource Review
The effect of intimate partner violence (IPV) on breastfeeding practices has not been adequately studied. To help fill this knowledge gap, the authors examined population-based cross-sectional demographic and health surveys from 51 low- and middle-income countries around the globe, looking at data on IPV and breastfeeding practices. They found that exposure to IPV decreased the likelihood of early breastfeeding initiation and exclusive breastfeeding globally.
Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Resource Review
A practical job aid for decision-making about programs, policy, media coverage, research, and funding priorities, this two-page document details recent lessons learned and best practices for engaging males in health promotion and gender equity work across health areas. It encourages users to consider men’s roles as clients, partners, and agents of change.
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Project Leadership
Heather Danton leads staff and coordinates with partners as they design, implement, and evaluate programs that address the root causes of malnutrition.
Project Leadership
Mike is responsible for managing technical activities globally and in countries. He provides strategic direction and oversees a team of technical experts and regional directors, ensuring program activities are well coordinated and implemented to the highest standard.
Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Resource Review
Maternal depression is linked to poor developmental outcomes in young children.