MID-TERM EVALUATION: Health, Agriculture, and Nutrition Development for Sustainability (HANDS) Program

The report assesses the program's progress towards its three strategic objectives: increasing food availability and accessibility, reducing malnutrition among children under five, and increasing educational attainment. The evaluation was conducted through interviews with stakeholders, including beneficiary households, and found that the program has made significant progress in improving farming systems, increasing access to micro-enterprise development, and providing nutrition and health education. However, challenges persist, including food insecurity, limited access to safe water and sanitation, and delayed infrastructure development. The report provides recommendations for improving the program's implementation and achieving its objectives.