Burundi

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Summary: Phase 0. Information Available Without Active Implementation

Tubaramure was a nutrition and health program implemented in Burundi in 2009 by a consortium of non-governmental organizations such as Food for the Hungry, International Medical Corps, and Caritas Burundi, under the leadership of Catholic Relief Services. It was funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Office of Food for Peace. The program targeted women from the fourth month of pregnancy and mothers of children under six months, requiring proof of pregnancy from a health center. Tubaramure had three core components. The food assistance component provided monthly family and individual rations of Corn Soya Blend (CSB) and micronutrient-fortified vegetable oil. Family rations aimed to improve household food security, while individual rations focused on enhancing maternal and child nutrition. The second component focused on health, aiming to strengthen preventive health services and increase their use among pregnant and lactating women and children under two years of age. The third component was a behavior change communication (BCC) strategy designed to promote healthy practices in nutrition, hygiene, and healthcare. BCC activities were carried out by program staff, locally recruited health promoters, and “leader mothers” selected by their peers. Although participation in BCC sessions and health services was encouraged, it was not a condition for receiving food rations. Nowadays, the program is likely not active due to USAID funding being cut.

Source : Leroy et al. 2021

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