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05Healthy families and sustainable food systems

Nutrition & Healthy Living

Improving maternal and child wellbeing through practical nutrition education, affordable local foods, food safety, healthy feeding and community-led support.

Aisha Aminu Gidado
Nutrition Program ManagerAisha Aminu Gidado

Aisha is a microbiologist, food entrepreneur and nutrition advocate committed to improving food systems. Her hands-on demonstrations help mothers combine grains, legumes and fruits into nutritious, affordable complementary foods, supported by ongoing mentorship through nutrition clubs and community volunteers.

“No mother should feel helpless about feeding her child; practical knowledge can transform family health.”
Programme focus

Practical skills. Ongoing support. Measurable change.

Our approach combines community training, mentorship, local partnerships and continuous learning so progress lasts beyond a single workshop.

01

Maternal and child nutrition

Community-centred learning supported by relevant tools, guidance and opportunities to apply new knowledge.

02

Complementary feeding education

Community-centred learning supported by relevant tools, guidance and opportunities to apply new knowledge.

03

Affordable local-food demonstrations

Community-centred learning supported by relevant tools, guidance and opportunities to apply new knowledge.

04

Food safety and healthy cooking

Community-centred learning supported by relevant tools, guidance and opportunities to apply new knowledge.

05

Community nutrition clubs

Community-centred learning supported by relevant tools, guidance and opportunities to apply new knowledge.

06

Women-led food enterprise

Community-centred learning supported by relevant tools, guidance and opportunities to apply new knowledge.

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Our network

Partners & collaborators.

We work with community organisations, networks, media, technology partners and development actors to extend the reach and sustainability of our work.

Association of Northern Women Entrepreneurs
Milestones Centre for Sustainable Development, Food Security and Climate Action
Sustainable Impact Hub
Voice of Women FM 91.7
EasyComply
Society for Social Justice and Constitutionalism
YALI Network Nigeria
Sokoto Computer Academy
Cloud Horizon
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