Joint Action for Food - Food Security in Eastern and Southern Africa

Description What is done in the programme or project and why, what results are pursued, who benefits from the activities and who are involved in the implementation.

Malnutrition is one of the major causes of diminishing health and productivity in hiv/aids affected communities. The purpose of the project is to improve nutrition and food security of people living with hiv/aids through advocacy, networking and enhanced agricultural practices. The project advocates socio-economic and environmental justice, improves knowledge on nutrition and its importance for the people with hiv/aids, and gives training in small-scale farming methods.