The purpose of this activity is to improve the nutrition status of women, adolescents, and children in nepal's underserved and marginalized communities

This $22,967,534 cooperative agreement awarded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grant program (CFDA 98.001) aims to improve the nutrition status of women, adolescents, and children in Nepal's underserved and marginalized communities.

The award, with a period of performance from June 2024 to June 2029, supports a multi-faceted program implemented by the prime grantee, Helen Keller International, in partnership with several sub-grantees. Key activities include nutrition education, agricultural development, income generation, behavior change, and support for vulnerable populations. The sub-grantees - Family Health International, Environment And Public Health Organization, and Nepali Technical Assistance Group - will provide technical assistance, capacity building, community outreach, and service delivery in areas such as maternal and child nutrition, WASH, and acute malnutrition management.