Nutrition Sensitive Livelihood Interventions

The program targets all households and farmers, with a focus on vulnerable households and women's groups. Two Kebeles have been designated as pilot areas, with two Farmer Training Centers (FTC) established to provide training to farmers. The program aims to improve nutrition and livelihoods through a range of interventions. The initiative focuses on homestead gardening and livestock production, with a goal of increasing income and improving nutrition. Training is provided to Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) and teachers, with a focus on technical assistance, behavior change communication (BCC), and experience sharing. The program also includes cooking demonstrations and cooking demonstrations are conducted by AEWs and Health Extension Workers (HEWs). Homestead gardening and livestock production are key components of the program, with a focus on providing seeds, finance, and tools to farmers. Business and skill training is also provided, with a focus on linking farmers to markets and savings markets. The program also includes experience sharing at FTC, school, and household levels, with a focus on promoting homestead gardening and livestock production. The initiative also includes policy and sectoral coordination, with a focus on capacity building and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) research. The program targets all households and farmers, with a focus on vulnerable households and women's groups. The program aims to improve nutrition and livelihoods through a range of interventions, including homestead gardening, livestock production, and business training. The program has established a strong focus on nutrition education, with a focus on providing training to AEWs and HEWs. The program also includes cooking demonstrations and cooking demonstrations are conducted by AEWs and HEWs. The initiative has also established a strong focus on business and skill training, with a focus on linking farmers to markets and savings markets.