Tufts University

Pastoralist Livelihood Initiative – Policy and Coordination Phase II

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Date of Operation: 2005 – 2013

Primary Implementing Partner: Tufts University

Regions of Operation: Afar, Oromia, and Somali

Goal:

Increased resilience to shocks and secure more sustainable livelihoods by policy planning and implementation for the Pastoralist Livelihood Initiative (PLI)

Project Objectives:

  • Ensure technical coordination of PLI activities
  • Systematic monitoring, impact assessment and research to inform policy development and best-practice guidelines in livestock developmental relief within pastoralist regions
  • Institutionalize best practice development-relief interventions nationally and in selected pastoralist regions

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Empowering New Generations in Improved Nutrition and Economic Opportunities (ENGINE)

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Date of Operation: 2011 - 2017children being served in a food line

Primary Implementing Partner: Save the Children

Other Implementing Partners: Valid International, Tufts University, Land O’ Lakes, Jhpiego, Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs

Regions of Operation: Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, Tigray, and at the national level

Goal:

Improve the nutritional status of women and young children through sustainable, comprehensive, and coordinated evidence-based interventions

Project Objectives:

  • Strengthen the capacity and institutionalization of nutrition programs and policy
  • Improve the quality and delivery of nutrition and health care services
  • Improve prevention of under nutrition through community-oriented nutrition care and practices
  • Adopt a rigorous and innovative learning agenda

Description:

Food by Prescription

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Date of Operation: 2009 – 2013checking toddlers' nutrition status

Primary Implementing Partner: Save the Children

Regions of Operation: Addis Ababa, Amhara, Dire Dawa, Harari, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray

Goal:

Ensure improved nutrition clinical and functional outcomes among HIV positive individuals, pregnant and postpartum women, and highly vulnerable children in Ethiopia.

Project Objectives:

  • Therapeutic and supplementary at health facility (hospital, health center) level
  • Procure and distribute ready-to-use therapeutic foods
  • Provide nutritional counseling and education

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