Suaahara II (Integrated Nutrition Program II)

USAID will support the improvement of the nutritional status of women and children under five years, with an increased emphasis on the '1,000 days period' which is between pregnancy and a child's second birthday.

This activity will work in 40 districts using multi-sectorial and community-based nutrition interventions and will concentrate on evidence-based, age-appropriate feeding practices (at the policy, community and household levels).

These include exclusive breastfeeding; maternal and newborn care (including treatment of child illness); infant and young child feeding; maternal nutrition; essential hygiene actions including safe drinking water and safe disposal of feces; healthy timing and spacing for pregnancy; and the dangers of smoking for mothers and their babies.

This activity also includes a cross-cutting component that aims to increase access to diversified, nutrient-dense food through home-based gardening and poultry farming.