Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
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    The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the United Nations in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition.

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Endline survey report for a micronutrient powder intervention among young children in Sofala, Mozambique

Endline survey report for a micronutrient powder intervention among young children in Sofala, Mozambique

- 01/06/2017

GAIN aimed at improving the nutrient adequacy of infant and young child diets in three districts of Sofala Province, Mozambique, through the delivery of micronutrient powder, called “VitaMais”, to children 6–23 months old and behaviour change interventions.
Baseline survey report for a micronutrient powder intervention among young children in Sofala, Mozambique

Baseline survey report for a micronutrient powder intervention among young children in Sofala, Mozambique

- 01/03/2017

GAIN and its partnerships supported MISAU in the implementation of a home fortification project, which aimed to improve complementary feeding practices through the delivery of micronutrient powder and behaviour change communication activities to children in three districts of Sofala Province, Mozambique.
A case study on the Andhra Pradesh foods investment

A case study on the Andhra Pradesh foods investment

- 01/01/2014

AP Foods’ approach to supplementary food production is a strong example of how GAIN’s nutrition partners learn from and use business-centered practices to achieve improved quality and efficiency within public sector or non-profit organisational contexts.
Balancing health, cost and convenience in feeding infants and young children in Accra

Balancing health, cost and convenience in feeding infants and young children in Accra

- 01/04/2010

The purpose of this study was to examine the potential of Maisoyforte 6-24, a new fortified, non-instant cereal for infants and young children (IYC), which was proposed by a local Ghanaian company to the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) for start-up support.
Baseline survey and formative research ensuring food security and nutrition among children 0-23 months of age in the Philippines

Research ensuring food security and nutrition among children in the Philippines

- 01/01/2011

In the Philippines, the prevalence of undernutrition and micronutrient deficiency remained high period of three years. The objectives of this survey were to describe the current infant and child feeding practices and identify major individual, family and community factors that contribute to current breastfeeding practices, as well as to determine growth/nutritional and micronutrient status.
Biochemical assessment (folate, vitamin B12) & prevalence of Thalassemia genes in women of reproductive age on a subset of National Nutrition Survey-2011

Biochemical assessment & prevalence of Thalassemia genes in women of reproductive age

- 01/05/2012

The department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Aga Khan University conducted the Pakistan National Nutrition Survey in 2011 to assess the population nutritional status, particularly among women and children using standard international parameters and indicators. This survey report describes the results of these additional analyses. 
Case study: leveraging popular brands to bring better nutrition to South Africa

Case study: leveraging popular brands to bring better nutrition to South Africa

- 15/01/2014

In 2008, GAIN began drafting plans to create sustainable market-based solutions to address the problem of micronutrient deficiencies in children in South Africa. This project covers strong benefits for identifying low-cost, scalable methods early on (such as mobile campaigns) to educate and inform customers.
Rajasthan, a decentralised model for producing supplementary nutrition to a state

Rajasthan, a decentralised model for producing supplementary nutrition to a state

- 15/01/2014

In support of the state government of Rajasthan and the Indian Integrated Child Development Services, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) launched a project to pilot a production model for producing supplementary nutrition via self-help groups. 
Case study: a multi-sector approach to giving young Kenyans a healthy start

Case study: a multi-sector approach to giving young Kenyans a healthy start

- 15/01/2014

In 2012, GAIN joined forces with the Kenyan Ministry of Health, to increase the production and distribution of micronutrient powder sachets. This case study describes the approach taken and highlights the challenges, opportunities and lessons learned.  
Case study: better business practices boost Indian government efforts to provide nutritious food to young families

Case study: better business practices boost Indian government efforts

- 15/01/2014

This case study describes the approach taken between GAIN and AP Foods to scale up and improve their production of fortified supplementary foods, such as ready-to-cook mixes for common meals, and highlights the challenges, opportunities and lessons learned. 

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