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Learnings from the recently held NICE Peer-to-Peer Learning Event: A testimonial

by Annette WachiraKenya August 1, 2024August 5, 2024Comments are Disabled

The NICE Peer-to-Peer Learning Event occurred between the 3rd – 8th of March 2024 in Switzerland. The peer learning in Switzerland aimed to strengthen competencies in urban food systems, increase knowledge of agroecology for sustainable transformation, and build relationships among six secondary cities in the NICE Project, NICE consortium members in Switzerland, selected Swiss cities, …

Irrigation benefits school diets

by Annette WachiraCase Studies Kenya July 30, 2024August 5, 2024Comments are Disabled

Keeping vegetables well-watered Phanice Ilamwenya owns Phanice Farmers’ Hub in Bungoma’s Misikhu Ward. She is one of our successful women farmers in the NICE Project. Through her Farmers’ Hub, the mother of six children works with more than 360 farmers. They greatly appreciate her leadership and warm nature. I joined NICE with my Farmers’ Hub …

Distribution Ceremony of Vegetable Racks and Food Carts to Women and Youth Group Members in Dinajpur

by Jasia MehjabinBangladesh June 30, 2024August 5, 2024Comments are Disabled

In a significant step towards improving the food system and ensuring a nutritious food supply in Dinajpur Municipality, vegetable racks and street food carts were distributed to the members of city food systems women and youth group in June 2024. At a recent distribution program, Md. Abu Taiyob Ali Dulal, the Mayor of Dinajpur Municipality, …

Transforming Community Health: Motivational Interviewing Training in Rusizi and Rubavu

by Sandra NadègeCase Studies Rwanda June 26, 2024July 15, 2024Comments are Disabled

Behavior change through counseling is the NICE project’s focus as it continues to help people living in secondary cities. The project recently provided Motivational Interviewing (MI) training to Community Health Workers and nutritionists who work closely with mothers in Rusizi and Rubavu districts. This training aims to change social behavior and improve nutrition practices through …

NICE showcasing its multisectoral governance efforts at #WPHNCongress2024

by Cornelia SpeichNews June 17, 2024June 17, 2024Comments are Disabled

What makes a successful nutrition collaboration? was one of the key questions during the World Public Health and Nutrition Congress 2024, June 10-13, in London. We as NICE were extremly honoured to contribute to the discussion by briefly presenting our NICE project in an oral parallel session and contributing to the discussion on the HOW …

Making African Leafy Vegetables safe all the way

by Annette WachiraCase Studies Kenya June 7, 2024Comments are Disabled

NICE helps Kenyan farmers improve food safety June 7th is World Food Safety Day. Keeping food safe is a collective responsibility. The NICE Project shows what that can mean in local supply chains. World Food Safety Day aims to raise awareness about the vital topic of food safety. The 2024 theme is “Prepare for the …

NICE showcasing its multisectoral governance efforts at Geneva Health Forum 2024

by Cornelia SpeichNews June 5, 2024June 5, 2024Comments are Disabled

27May2024 was Health and Environment: A Time for Solutions Day at Geneva Health Forum accompanying the 77th World Health Assembly. The event’s call has been clear, we need to work interdisciplinary and in a mutlisectoral, mutli-stakeholder approach bringing all, CSO, authorities, science etc. on the same table. The momentum of such discussion is now key …

Recognizing the Importance of Nutrition by rejoicing National Nutrition Week 2024 in Dinajpur

by Jasia MehjabinBangladesh June 3, 2024June 5, 2024Comments are Disabled

Celebrating health and nutrition has always been a cornerstone of government initiatives, and this year was no different. The Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project played a pivotal role in raising awareness about nutrition during this years’s National Nutrition Week in Dinajpur, in collaboration with the Civil Surgeon Office. The National Nutrition Week, observed from …

The NICE Project Reflects on Its Efforts to Increase Inclusivity for Women in the Nutrition Space as We Mark International Women’s Day.

by Annette WachiraKenya May 16, 2024October 29, 2024Comments are Disabled

The article was published in The East African Newspaper Edition on 9th March 2024. https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/uYlGCBNN9cVpjRynczAybe?domain=theeastafrican.co.ke “International Women’s Day” is celebrated on March 8th every year. It is a day to celebrate the achievements of women and to raise awareness about the injustices and biases that women face every day. This year’s theme is #InspireInclusion, which …

Empowering City Dwellers Through Education about Nutritious Food

by Jasia MehjabinCase Studies Bangladesh May 13, 2024May 13, 2024Comments are Disabled

Food is an important part and parcel of life. Without food, we cannot imagine a single day. With “food” we not only mean calories but the nutritious food that protects and builds health. As a part of raising awareness among city dwellers on the importance of nutritious food, NICE has decided to teach and preach nutritious food …