Programming Small-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements: Lessons Learned and Tool to Strengthen Implementation
Online
July 26, 2023
9:00-10:00 AM EDT (GMT-4)
Strong evidence shows that preventive small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS) improve survival, growth, and development of children 6-24 months of age. There is a small but growing evidence that SQ-LNS given to women during pregnancy improves birth outcomes. However, despite evidence for effectiveness, very little is known about the implementation experiences in programming this product. To help fill this gap, USAID Advancing Nutrition undertook two activities with USAID’s International Food Relief Partnership funded SQ-LNS programs.
Join us to hear more about a virtual program mapping and gap analysis, and a learning activity conducted in partnership with SQ-LNS programs in Honduras, Niger and Somalia. Speakers will present findings, lessons learned, and share materials the project developed to support SQ-LNS programming including a brief on program guidance and communication, and generic job aids for program staff. This webinar will be available in Spanish, French, and English.
Speakers
- Kavita Sethuraman, Technical Director, Nutrition in Humanitarian Contexts, USAID Advancing Nutrition
- Akriti Singh, Nutrition and Health Systems Advisor, USAID Advancing Nutrition
- Margaret (Maggie) Holmesheoran, Nutrition Advisor, Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, USAID
- Benjamin (Ben) Vogler, Grant Program Manager, USAID
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