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Advancing Nutrition Through Research

Our research initiatives provide critical insights into nutrition challenges and sustainable solutions for African communities. Explore our ongoing and completed research projects below.

8

Research Projects

2

African Countries

400+

Beneficiaries

7

Publications

Our Research Projects

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Ongoing

Nutrition Causal Analysis (NCA)edited

Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania
150,000+ beneficiaries
12 months (2024)

The Nutrition Causal Analysis (NCA) is a comprehensive research initiative aimed at understanding the underlying causes of malnutrition in communities across East Africa.

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Completed

Infant and Young Child Feeding and Nutrition Status

Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia
85,000+ beneficiaries
18 months (2023-2024)

This research assessed infant and young child feeding practices and nutritional status among children under five in vulnerable populations across East Africa.

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Completed

Maternal Dietary KAP and Nutrition Status

Kenya, Tanzania, DRC
65,000+ beneficiaries
14 months (2023)

This study evaluated maternal knowledge, attitudes, practices, and nutritional status during pregnancy and lactation across three countries.

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Ongoing

Social and Behaviour Change Communication

Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana
200,000+ beneficiaries
24 months (2024-2025)

This research explores effective communication strategies to promote positive dietary and feeding behaviors in communities.

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Completed

Kitchen Gardening and Food Diversification

Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda
120,000+ beneficiaries
16 months (2023-2024)

This research assessed the impact of kitchen gardening and home food diversification on maternal and child nutrition.

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Ongoing

Recovery, Relapse and Default in CMAM

Uganda, DRC, Ethiopia
95,000+ beneficiaries
20 months (2024-2025)

This research analyzes recovery rates, relapse patterns, and default factors in Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition programs.

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Completed

Therapeutic Food Formulation and Development

Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania
50,000+ beneficiaries
24 months (2022-2024)

This research developed and tested locally produced therapeutic foods for the treatment of severe acute malnutrition.

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Ongoing

Food Safety, Toxicology and Consumer Awareness

Uganda, DRC, Rwanda
180,000+ beneficiaries
18 months (2024-2025)

This research assesses food safety risks, toxicological factors, and consumer awareness in food handling and storage practices.

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