The NICE Project Phase II Takes Shape in Kenya
Phase II of the NICE Project is taking shape in Kenya, bringing together farmers, local leaders, and partners in Bungoma and Busia to strengthen sustainable food systems. Building on the successes of Phase I, from school gardens to county nutrition policies; the new phase focuses on empowering women and youth, promoting local nutritious foods, and scaling agroecological practices for healthier, more resilient communities.
Scaling Impact: How Dinajpur & Rangpur are Building Healthier School Food Systems, Hand in Hand
World Food Day 2025 was a powerful demonstration of action over rhetoric for the NICE project. In the cities of Dinajpur and Rangpur, we moved beyond awareness to actively scale a proven model for urban nutrition, showcasing what’s possible when an entire community unites around the health of its youngest generation. The celebrations were a …
NICE Project Phase One | Closing Workshop | Bangladesh
Celebrating Success and Sustaining Impact đź“Ť InterContinental Dhakađź“… 30 June 2025 After four years of rigorous implementation, innovation, and collective action, the Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project marked the successful completion of its first phase through a vibrant Closing Workshop held on 30 June 2025 in Dhaka. Hosted at InterContinental Dhaka, the event served …
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Fostering Nutrition Across Generations: NICE Project Observes National Nutrition Week 2025 in Rangpur and Dinajpur
National Nutrition Week 2025 was observed across Bangladesh from 28 May to 3 June, under the timely and inclusive theme:“Nutritious Food for All, From Children to the Elderly.”This year’s theme resonates with the need for improved dietary practices across every stage of life, emphasizing a life-course approach to nutrition. As part of the national celebrations, …
NICE Kenya participation at the Kenya National Food Systems Summit 2025
On April 8–9, 2025, the Kenya National Food Systems Summit took place at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, hosted by Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. This pivotal event gathered a diverse group of stakeholders, including policymakers, youth, women leaders, private sector actors, farmers, and civil society, all dedicated to evaluating the nation’s progress …
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NICE Kenya at the 2nd Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference 2025: A Step Towards Sustainable Food Systems
The NICE Kenya team recently had the honor of participating in the 2nd Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference held from March 25–28, 2025, at the Argyle Grand Hotel in Nairobi. This significant event brought together over 600 stakeholders, highlighting agroecology as a vital pillar for transforming food systems across the region. Under the theme “Strengthening Agri-Food …
World Health Day 2025 Celebration in Rangpur and Dinajpur: Collective steps for a healthier Urban Bangladesh.
On April 7, 2025, to celebrate International World Health Day, the cities of Rangpur and Dinajpur came together to celebrate World Health Day 2025, under the global theme: “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures.” As part of the NICE Project (Nutrition in City Ecosystems), both cities organized dynamic and community-centered events aimed at advancing urban health, nutrition …
Celebrating Women’s value through the NICE project’s impact
As we celebrate Women’s Month this March, we reflect on how the NICE project has championed women in the communities it serves. Through its transformative initiatives in the Rubavu and Rusizi districts, the NICE project has made significant strides in advancing nutrition, sustainable agriculture, health and community development. These efforts have enabled families to enjoy …
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International Women’s Day 2025 #AccelerateAction
Empowering women and youth: How NICE Project is boosting nutrition and economic growth in Kenya’s Busia and Bungoma The Nutrition in City Ecosystems NICE) project is a flagship project implemented in Kenyan secondary cities of Busia and Bungoma. As we are moving towards the end of Phase one, we have gathered and consolidated our experience …
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