CARE Canada

Published purpose

This project aims to reduce malnutrition and improve the health of vulnerable women and children living in selected areas of Ethiopia and Zimbabwe. The project addresses better infant and child feeding practices, improved access to health services, as well as enhanced hygiene practices at the household level. Activities include: training women and community health workers on infant feeding practices; training on food diversity and nutrition to improve backyard and community gardens; and developing income generating activities for women. In Ethiopia the project is expected to reach 1,200 community health workers, 500 mothers, and 5,440 children. And in Zimbabwe the project intends to reach 4,000 mothers, 4,000 children and 740 village health workers. CARE Canada is working in partnership with CARE Ethiopia and Zonal Health Offices in West and East Hararghe, Ethiopia; and CARE Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health and Child Welfare in the Mashvingo and Midlands provinces as well as Agriculture Technology and Extension Services (AGRITEX), the Government of Zimbabwe’s agricultural extension service to implement this project. This project is part of Canada's Maternal, Newborn and Child Health commitment.