This initiative report documents the impact of an FAO-led project in Ghana aimed at reducing malnutrition among women and vulnerable populations. Implemented in collaboration with Ghana Health Services (GHS) and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), the project promoted home gardening, nutrition education, and increased production of nutrient-rich crops like orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP). Key achievements include:
• Training of 75 MoFA and GHS staff on nutrition-sensitive actions
• Establishment of 482 home gardens to improve dietary diversity
• Sensitization of 1,100 participants on healthy eating practices through community outreach and radio programs
Despite COVID-19-related delays, the project was successfully completed, strengthening local capacity for sustainable food security interventions.
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