Enhancing Citizens Engagement for Sustainable Diets in Northern Uganda
The project strengthens citizen advocacy, improves access to quality indigenous seed, and builds awareness of the nutritional value of local vegetables.
To contribute to improved food and nutrition security through sustainable production and consumption of diverse, healthy local vegetables in Bardege and Bungatira sub-counties, Gulu District.
Promoting sustainable production and consumption of diverse, healthy local vegetables in Gulu District.
The project promotes community-based nutrition initiatives that foster the production and consumption of diverse, healthy local vegetables in Gulu District.
- Build and strengthen citizen advocacy partnerships, networks, and alliances for policies that address food standards and ensure sustainable production and consumption of nutritious diverse foods in Gulu District.
- Improve access to quality indigenous seeds and knowledge relevant for sustainable food production and consumption among selected farmers in Bardege and Bungatira sub-counties, Gulu District.
- Create awareness on the nutritional value and benefits of local vegetables for increased consumption and utilisation among communities, partners, and stakeholders in Bardege and Bungatira sub-counties, Gulu District.
600 direct households and 1,200 indirect households
Gulu
Promoting community-based nutrition initiatives that foster production and consumption of diverse, healthy local vegetables.
Hivos, VEDCO
- Citizen advocacy partnerships, networks, and alliances strengthened
- Access to quality indigenous seed and production knowledge improved
- Awareness of local vegetable nutrition and utilisation increased