Nutrition Research in Ghana

Nutrition Research in Ghana

World Vision was a partner in the multi-sectoral, five-year Nutrition Links project, helping to improve the food security, dietary quality and nutritional status of women and children under five years, while diversifying economic activities in rural areas of the Upper Manya Krobo District of Ghana. Collaborating partners included McGill University, University of Ghana, Heifer International, Farm Radio International, Population Council, Ghana Health Service, with funding from Global Affairs Canada. The Upper Manya Krobo District, with a population of about 75,000, is both isolated and poorly serviced; most roads are unpaved and access is hindered, especially during the two rainy seasons. There are high rates of anaemia and stunting  among young children and women of child-bearing age . Integrated agriculture-nutrition interventions were identified to help address these challenges. The project provided training on health, nutrition, agriculture, gender equity and financial literacy and was designed to foster collaboration among these diverse sectors in order to develop district-level capacity in nutrition and to examine intervention packages where integrated activities are combined to promote food security, health and nutrition.