A synthesis of experiences, lessons and recommendations
GFRAS and the World Bank’s Secure Nutrition Knowledge Platform supported a research project to examine the integration and linkages of nutrition within extension and advisory services (EAS) and workers in Africa, South Asia, and the Americas. The major purpose of this work was to analyze and document the past, current and future EAS and the role that nutrition activities play within their portfolio. Through performing an extensive literature review, analyzing survey responses, and conducting interviews with actors from worldwide development organizations, governmental agencies, educational and research institutions, and the private sector, this report summarizes the current state of knowledge on the role of nutrition in extension and advisory services. See the report here.
The USAID Bureaus of Global Health and Food Security, in collaboration with the Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) project, hosted the fourth Agriculture and Nutrition Global Learning and Evidence Exchange (AgN-GLEE) on Tuesday June 18, 2013. This day-long event focused on a key priority in the U.S. Government’s international development and investment strategy: the integration of agriculture and nutrition strategies and activities. Key concepts and outcomes from the three Regional AgN-GLEE workshops conducted in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean will also be shared. Additional recommended reading is available on the SPRING website.
The World Bank (2009): From Agriculture to Nutrition: Pathways, Synergies, and Outcomes. http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTARD/825826-1111134598204/21608903/January2008Final.pdf
Advancing Community Health worldwide - CORE Group's vision is a world of healthy communities, where no mother or child dies of preventable causes. We work towards this vision by bringing together our 50+ member organizations and network of partners to generate collaborative action and learning to improve and expand community-focused public health practices for underserved populations around the world.
CRS is working with partners to help rural families increase their income and improve their diets in remote areas of El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua through the Agriculture for Basic Needs Project.
This manual includes helpful programming and gardening tips to improve the performance implementation of homestead gardens. These are designed to provide insight into some of the lessons learned from implementing homestead gardening activities in Lesotho and to suggest possible adaptations or replacement materials.
Title: Peace Corps Mali Hearth Nutrition Guide 2008
Organization(s) Involved: Peace Corps (Mali)
This is a guide for a community-based approach to nutritional rehabilitation and behavior change as used by the Peace Corps in Mali. The PD/Hearth program has been conducted in a variety of countries and cultures around the world. The program came to Mali in 2005 and has since been implemented by dozens of volunteers in a variety of sectors. This manual will provide you with a framework and guidelines for setting up and implementing a Hearth project while keeping in mind that there is no one, right way to do a Hearth. www.positivedeviance.org/pdf/manuals/PCVMali.pdf)
Title: Designing a Community-Based Nutrition Program Using the Hearth Model and the Positive Deviance Approach - A Field Guide
Author(s): Monique Sternin, Jerry Sternin, David Marsh
Organization(s) Involved: Save the Children
This manual was published by Save the Children USA in 1998 and is a step-by-step look at what the Positive Deviance Approach involves in the field setting. It is specific to addressing childhood malnutrition and the use of the Hearth Model, with examples from experiences in Vietnam, Nepal and Mozambique. The appendices cover regional profiles compiled by Marian Zeitlin in 1996 as well as sample questions for interviews and training curriculum. www.positivedeviance.org/pdf/manuals/fieldguide.pdf
Language: Bahasa Indonesia
Title: Kurikulum & Modul, Kegiatan praktik perilaku dan pemulihan gizi (KP3G) melalui pendekatan "positive deviance"
Author(s): USAID, Save the Children, Positive Deviance Resource Centre (PDRC). Date: 2008
This manual was developed by the Ministry of Health, Community Nutrition Department in collaboration with Save the Children and PDRC (Positive Deviance Resource Center) University of Indonesia. It is for Training of Trainers in the context of using Positive Deviance to address under 5 malnutrition and has been reviewed and accredited by the Indonesian Professional Training Board.http://tinyurl.com/3k6v4yk)