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Empowering Women: Nourishing a healthier future and overcoming malnutrition #InternationalWomen’sDay2024

by Sandra NadègeCase Studies Rwanda March 6, 2024March 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

This International Women’s Day, we share how initiatives such as the Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project have empowered women in sectors like agriculture, poultry farming and entrepreneurship, providing financial support and invaluable knowledge. In Rubavu’s Byahi community, 24 determined women have joined forces to combat the malnutrition affecting their children. Supported by a 1.2 …

Empowering women and youth as food prices skyrocket

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

The NICE partners in Kenya(*) recently updated key government officials on project progress. The Chief Guest was the Rt. Hon. Kenneth Lusaka, Governor of Bungoma County. Moderated by our project consultant Wilson Songa, the meeting addressed urban nutrition and food safety, and ways to scale up the work. Lusaka emphasized that “there is a need to …

NICE discussing how multi-level governance helps secure urban food security, the right to food and healthy diets

by Cornelia SpeichNews February 15, 2024March 25, 2024Comments are Disabled

Cities stand as pivotal players in shaping the trajectory of food systems across urban, peri-urban and rural landscapes, as well as in implementing the right to food and enabling healthy diets. This urban shift brings both opportunities and challenges to the forefront. The critical role of cities in addressing challenges within food systems and countering …

Growing traditional crops: growing reputation

by Annette WachiraCase Studies Kenya December 5, 2023October 29, 2024Comments are Disabled

A long-established Women’s Group profits from producing African Leafy Vegetables (ALVs) Assisted by Small Grants Initiative funding from the Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project, a number of enterprising food producers in the region of Busia County, Kenya, are finding deserved success A visit from an agricultural extension officer to their community was the starting …

15’000 champions send signals to COP28

by Jasia MehjabinBangladesh November 28, 2023October 29, 2024Comments are Disabled

In many countries, young people are in the vanguard of climate action. Local Conferences of Youth are one recognized channel for their energy. Together with partners, NICE co-convened a recent example in Bangladesh. The links between climate and healthy food are numerous. Local Conferences of Youth (LCOY) are part of the work of YOUNGO, the …

Breeding chicks, broadening projects

by Annette WachiraCase Studies Kenya November 22, 2023August 7, 2024Comments are Disabled

An urban community group looks at ways to contribute to local needs Assisted by Small Grants Initiative funding through the Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project, a number of enterprising food producers in the region of Bungoma County, Kenya, are finding deserved success It was a message posted by a youth group on social media …

NICE @ ETH Food Day 2023

by Cornelia SpeichNews November 13, 2023November 13, 2023Comments are Disabled

NICE participated with 3 posters in the 2023 edition of ETH World Food Center’s Food Day 02Nov2023 in Zurich and appreciated the great opportunity for exchanging on ideas, insights and innovations with like-minded people and initiatives, and simple networking.

Self-help group promotes traditional crops

by Annette WachiraCase Studies Kenya November 8, 2023October 29, 2024Comments are Disabled

A farmers’ group providing nutritious leafy vegetables is gaining a reputation in their community and beyond Assisted by Small Grants Initiative funding through the Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project, a number of enterprising food producers in the region of Busia County, Kenya, are finding deserved success Back in 2019, in a remote area …

NICE helps set a new pace in agroecology

by Annette WachiraCase Studies Kenya November 1, 2023Comments are Disabled

Agroecology experts agree on the importance of women and youth in transforming food systems. A new conference format recently offered a stage on which to present NICE. Together with partners, we’re using this project to improve nutrition in cities. The first Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference took place recently in Nairobi, Kenya. More than 500 participants …

Small steps feather nests

by Annette WachiraCase Studies Kenya November 1, 2023October 29, 2024Comments are Disabled

Assisted by Small Grants Initiative funding, piloted by the Foundation and supported by the Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project, a number of enterprising food producers in the region of Bungoma County, Kenya, are finding deserved success. Lennson Mumo’s passion for poultry farming began in boyhood when he used to watch his parents rearing local kienyeji chickens. …

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