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Strategic Layering to Improve Household Gender Dynamics for Optimal Nutrition in Rural Niger

A man holds a young child. Standing next to him is a woman dressed in blue. They are both smiling.
Caroline Agalheir, CRS Niger
Date:
Time:
8:30am - 9:30am ET
Location:
Online
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CRS

Catholic Relief Services, Penn State University, and the University of Zinder conducted an 18-month research study to examine the effectiveness of layering of three interventions to improve household gender dynamics and nutrition for pregnant and lactating women and young children – (1) nutrition education, (2) economic strengthening through Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC) and (3) a nutrition-integrated couples’ strengthening approach (the Maison Familiale Harmonieuse, MFH). The study used a mixed-methods design consisting of a quantitative survey of over 2,300 households complemented by a collection of qualitative data via focus group discussions, key informant interviews, observations of meal preparation and couples strengthening sessions, and anthropological methods focused on the cultural drivers of food choice, feeding, and gender. In this webinar, Penn State and CRS discussed the study results and made recommendations for future programming. The discussion was moderated by Michelle Kendall, Senior Technical Advisor, CRS. 

Speakers include:

  • Dr. Stephen Kodish, PhD, MS/Assistant Professor of Nutritional Sciences and Biobehavioral Health, Penn State University
  • Additional speakers to be determined

The research study was made possible by an Applied Research Award from the Implementer-Led Design, Evidence, Analysis and Learning (IDEAL) Activity. The IDEAL Small Grants Program is made possible by the generous support and contribution of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).