Empowering Women and Improving Nutrition Through Livestock Transfer: Lessons from USAID Yaajeende (Senegal) and Other Projects

It presents the findings and recommendations from a study on the USAID Yaajeende project in Senegal, which aimed to improve women's empowerment and household nutrition through livestock transfer. The poster highlights the key lessons learned from the project, including the importance of empowering women, defining clear pathways to improved nutrition, and providing consistent access to quality animal health services. It also presents recommendations for designing and implementing effective livestock transfer interventions, including building in clear outcomes, providing education and support to recipients, and considering local market prices and breed preferences. The poster is produced by USAID Advancing Nutrition, a flagship multi-sectoral nutrition project.