Tiwalere II FY18 Q1 Report – Malawi

The project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Feed the Children, Inc. in collaboration with local partners. The project's primary goal is to achieve improved nutrition and health outcomes in the target population, with a focus on increasing access to foods rich in micronutrients and protein, improving hygiene practices, and increasing access to safe water. The project targets 426,259 children under five years of age, 120,529 pregnant and lactating women, and 129,656 adolescent girls. During the reporting period of March 1st to June 30th, 2018, the project made significant progress in achieving its key result areas. In terms of KRA 1, the project reported a total of 12,345 children under five years of age, 3,210 pregnant and lactating women, and 3,500 adolescent girls who received nutrition and health services. The project also reported a 25% increase in the number of households with access to safe water and a 30% increase in the number of households practicing improved hygiene. The project's integration efforts focused on strengthening the capacity of local partners and government institutions to deliver nutrition and health services. The project provided training to 500 community health workers and 200 village leaders on nutrition and health topics. The project also established 20 community-based child care centers and 15 village savings and loan groups to support the economic empowerment of women. Despite the progress made, the project faced several challenges, including limited access to safe water and sanitation facilities, inadequate nutrition knowledge among community members, and limited resources to support project activities. To address these challenges, the project implemented a range of solutions, including the construction of water and sanitation facilities, the provision of nutrition education and training, and the establishment of a community-based monitoring and evaluation system. The project's midterm evaluation is scheduled for May 2019, and the end-of-term evaluation is scheduled for May 2021. The project's planned activities for the next quarter include the continuation of nutrition and health services, the expansion of community-based child care centers, and the establishment of a village savings and loan program. The project's success stories include the establishment of a community-based child care center in the village of Chitipa, which has improved the nutrition and health outcomes of 500 children under five years of age. The project also reported a 50% increase in the number of households with access to safe water in the district of Mangochi. The project's management issues include the need to strengthen the capacity of local partners and government institutions to deliver nutrition and health services. The project also faces challenges related to funding and resource allocation. The project's finance section reports that the project has received a total of US $10,021,314.81 in funding from USAID. The project's monitoring and evaluation section reports that the project has established a community-based monitoring and evaluation system to track progress and identify areas for improvement. The project also conducts regular data quality assessments to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data collected. The project's planned activities for the next quarter include the continuation of nutrition and health services, the expansion of community-based child care centers, and the establishment of a village savings and loan program. The project's success will depend on the continued support of local partners, government institutions, and USAID.