Kitchen Gardening and Food Diversification

Research Overview

This study evaluated the effectiveness of kitchen gardening interventions in improving household food security and dietary diversity, particularly for women and children.

Key Outcomes

• 75% increase in dietary diversity among participating households
• Reduced expenditure on food purchases
• Improved nutritional status of children under five
• Enhanced food security at household level

Best Practices Identified

• Integration of indigenous vegetables
• Use of water-efficient farming techniques
• Linkage to nutrition education programs
• Community seed banks for sustainability