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0733 870 954 / 0703 363 770
Location
Busia – Matayos, Kenya

Nutrition & Food Security

Improving nutrition for children and families through education, kitchen gardens, and household support.

Program Overview

Grow Nutrition. Grow Futures.

Good nutrition is the foundation for healthy growth, learning, and a strong immune system. Our Nutrition & Food Security Program supports families—especially mothers and young children— with practical nutrition education and household approaches that improve food availability.

Nutrition education for caregivers and families

Kitchen gardens to increase access to vegetables

Support for infant and young child feeding practices

Linking at-risk households to services through referrals

Our Approach

Education + practical household solutions to improve nutrition and resilience.

Kitchen Gardens

Simple gardens for vegetables and improved diets.

Healthy Feeding

Balanced meals and age-appropriate feeding guidance.

Infant Nutrition

Breastfeeding support and complementary feeding education.

Support & Referrals

Connecting households to nutrition and health services.

What We Do

Key Activities Under Nutrition & Food Security

Practical actions that improve food choices, food access, and child health at household level.

Nutrition Education Sessions

Community talks on balanced diets, meal planning, and healthy feeding for children.

Kitchen Gardens Support

Training households to start and maintain small gardens for vegetables and fruits.

Infant & Young Child Feeding

Guidance on breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and feeding frequency by age.

Growth Monitoring Support

Encouraging growth monitoring and educating caregivers on responding early to poor growth.

Safe Water & Hygiene Link

Promoting hygiene practices that protect children from illness and nutrition loss.

Referrals for At-Risk Children

Linking families to health facilities or programs when malnutrition risk is identified.

Simple Tips

Household Actions That Improve Nutrition

Small steps make a big difference. Encourage balanced meals (carbohydrates, proteins, vegetables), regular handwashing, safe drinking water, and early clinic visits when a child shows danger signs.

Be the Reason a Child Has a Healthier Start

Your support strengthens nutrition education, kitchen gardens, and referrals for vulnerable families.