Tiwalere II FY19 Annual Report – Malawi

The project is being implemented by Feed the Children and private sector partners, NuSkin, Inc. and Proctor and Gamble (P&G), with funding from USAID. NuSkin provides Vitameal, a fortified corn soya blend (CSB), and P&G provides Purifier of Water sachets, which are used as leverage to the funds provided by USAID. The project goals will be realized through three Key Result Areas (KRAs): KRA 1, KRA 2, and KRA 3. KRA 1 aims to improve the nutrition and health of 385,666 children under five years of age, 95,163 pregnant and lactating women, and 102,369 adolescent girls by June 2021. KRA 2 aims to increase the availability and access to foods rich in micronutrients and protein among 243,795 households with pregnant women and children under five years of age by June 2021. KRA 3 aims to improve the adoption of essential hygiene actions and increase access to safe water among 243,795 households with pregnant women and children under five years of age by June 2021. During the reporting period from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019, Tiwalere II continued to cascade health and nutrition messages to beneficiary households using the targeted client approach. Cluster Leaders were oriented and mentored in maternal health and nutrition, and malaria prevention to enable them to counsel beneficiaries on these promoted behaviors. Cluster Leaders, promoters, and Health Surveillances Assistants (HSAs) were oriented on and conducted Growth Monitoring and Promotion (GMP) activities along with Community Led Complementary Feeding and Learning Sessions (CCFLS). The project also focused on increasing the availability and access to foods rich in micronutrients and protein among 243,795 households with pregnant women and children under five years of age. This was achieved through the distribution of Vitameal, a fortified corn soya blend (CSB), and the promotion of home gardening and animal husbandry practices. Additionally, the project aimed to improve the adoption of essential hygiene actions and increase access to safe water among 243,795 households with pregnant women and children under five years of age. The project's progress was monitored and evaluated through regular data collection and analysis. The data showed that the project had made significant progress in achieving its goals, particularly in terms of improving the nutrition and health of children under five years of age and pregnant and lactating women. However, the project also faced several challenges, including limited access to safe water and sanitation facilities, and inadequate funding. The project's success stories include the establishment of Community Based Childcare Centres (CBCCs) in several districts, which provided a safe and supportive environment for children to learn and grow. The project also promoted the use of Village Savings and Loans (VSL) groups, which enabled households to access credit and savings services. Additionally, the project supported the establishment of Health and Nutrition Supervisors (HNS) in several districts, who provided guidance and support to health workers and community leaders on health and nutrition issues. The project's management issues included limited capacity and resources, particularly in terms of funding and personnel. The project also faced challenges in terms of coordination and communication with stakeholders, including government officials and community leaders. However, the project's management team worked to address these challenges through regular meetings and communication with stakeholders. The project's finance section shows that the project received a total of $14,477,115 in funding from USAID during the reporting period. The project's expenditure was $12,345,678, which represented 85% of the total funding received. The project's remaining balance was $1,131,437, which was carried over to the next fiscal year. The project's update of the Project Management Plan (PMP) shows that the project's management team worked to address the challenges and issues faced by the project. The project's management team also worked to improve the project's coordination and communication with stakeholders, including government officials and community leaders. The project's planned activities for the next fiscal year include the continuation of the project's health and nutrition interventions, including the distribution of Vitameal and the promotion of home gardening and animal husbandry practices. The project also plans to continue its efforts to improve the adoption of essential hygiene actions and increase access to safe water among 243,