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USAID Local Capacity Strengthening Policy Launch Event

The Local Capacity Strengthening (LCS) Policy guides USAID decisions about why and how to invest in the capacity of local actors based on principles derived from an emerging consensus across the development landscape, feedback from local actors and partners, and years of implementation experience and evidence. Join USAID for this online launch event, hosted by Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen, to learn more about USAID’s Local Capacity Strengthening Policy principles, the consultative process the Agency undertook to develop and revise the Policy, and USAID’s plans to implement the Policy throughout programming.

Understanding the Links between WASH & Child Nutrition - Part I

In this webinar, researchers presented and discussed results from the Fiovana RFSA pathogen pathways study in Southeastern Madagascar, led by Aquaya. View Presentation Watch Recording View Presentation in French | Watch Recording in French This three-part webinar series shared findings from two recently completed pathogen pathways studies to identify and prioritize environmental risks for children associated with acute and chronic undernutrition. Both studies are funded by PRO-WASH, an initiative funded by USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA). The studies were done by Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), University of California Berkeley, North Carolina State University, and Aquaya. Access the studies

Understanding the Links between WASH & Child Nutrition - Part II

In this webinar, researchers presented and discussed results from the Nawiri RFSA pathogen pathways study in Samburu and Turkana counties of Kenya, led by Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA). Watch Recording View Presentation Watch Recording in French This three-part webinar series shared findings from two recently completed pathogen pathways studies to identify and prioritize environmental risks for children associated with acute and chronic undernutrition. Both studies are funded by PRO-WASH, an initiative funded by USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA). The studies were done by Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), University of California Berkeley, North Carolina State University, and Aquaya

Understanding the Links between WASH & Child Nutrition - Part III

This webinar will feature a panel discussion with researchers and program staff on the broader implications of the recent studies and how USAID implementing partners are applying the results to improve programming. This webinar series will share findings from two recently completed pathogen pathways studies to identify and prioritize environmental risks for children associated with acute and chronic undernutrition. Both studies are funded by PRO-WASH, an initiative funded by USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA). The studies were done by Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), University of California Berkeley, North Carolina State University, and Aquaya. The Fiovana RFSA is a

2022 Creative Adaptation Award Winners' Videos

SCALE called out to humanitarian and development practitioners at the local level, who are rapidly adapting the ways in which they deliver critical aid and programming, and asked them to share with us how they are helping communities around the globe face unprecedented challenges. Please click on each award type below to view the video submissions from this year's Creative Adaptation Award winners. People's Choice Award Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Empowerment, Nigeria, SOFADRIC App Donor's Choice Award Esomchi Foundation, Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato Honorable Mention Tailored Food and partner Kayvey Nutri Foods

Seed Systems: SCALE Award Resources Showcase Series - Part I

Join the SCALE Award's 3-part “Resources Showcase” Series for an overview of what we did and learned over five years of working with the food security community on seed systems, markets & livelihoods, and resilient agriculture. We’ll make sure you leave each session knowing the tools, training materials and research studies we created, what we learned, and how you can continue to find and engage with these resources going forward. This event will be held in English with French interpretation. Resource Showcase 1: Seed Systems | November 2, 2022 | 8:00-9:00 AM ET Seed aid is on the rise around