Improving Nutrition in Uganda in Collaboration with Link to Progress

Over a period of 2.5 years, the Green Food Foundation collaborated with the local NGO Link to Progress  to improve nutrition in Uganda, with a special focus on children, pregnant women, and the community as a whole. Our approach went beyond providing immediate assistance; we focused on transferring knowledge and empowering local people to take charge of their own nutrition and health.

The project directly impacted over 5,000 children, improving their access to healthier and more balanced diets. This change created a ripple effect, benefiting their families and the wider community. By improving the nutritional health of children, we not only enhanced their well-being but also strengthened the resilience of entire families, laying the groundwork for long-term community health.

A spart of our work involved providing targeted nutritional support for pregnant women, addressing their specific dietary needs during this critical stage of life. Through education and practical interventions, we ensured that these women had the knowledge and resources to nourish themselves and their babies, contributing to healthier pregnancies and better birth outcomes.

However, the core of our approach was knowledge transfer. We worked closely with the NGO-people, training them on sustainable nutrition practices and empowering them. By building local capacity, the NGO ensured that the community could continue to improve their nutrition long after the project had ended. Our goal was never to create dependency; instead, we focused on creating sustainable, locally led solutions. Today, thanks to the training and skills passed on to local leaders, the community can independently manage and sustain the improvements in nutrition without needing ongoing support from external organizations.

As we look ahead, we are confident that the local population is now equipped with the tools and understanding to continue building on this success. The community is no longer dependent on external help and is fully capable of advancing their own health and nutrition without our involvement.