Milk remains one of the most important sources of nutrient-dense animal source food in Rwanda, and many other Feed the Future countries. Indeed, the government of Rwanda’s Girinka program recognizes the critical importance of milk in the diet ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock
Gender roles affect everyone, everywhere, but they are most pronounced in countries with highly traditional cultures. In many societies, men decide which foods to buy and how much, and this role makes them primary decision makers in relation ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS ResearchIt turned out better than they planned. Instead of quietly spreading nutrition messages from household to household, community advocates amplified their voices through megaphones to reach the masses gathered at markets in Rwanda. “Gabura ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS Research
Changing behavior within a relatively short timeframe is challenging, but one research study in Rwanda found that involving fathers was helpful for changing their behavior in support of improving the nutrition of their children. After the study’s ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Livestock
International research teams are collaborating on new agricultural projects to improve the lives of vulnerable farmers and their families in West and East Africa. Their challenging mission is to empower small-scale livestock farmers and markets ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
by Judy Kimani, International Livestock Research Institute ◊ Gabura Amata Mubyeyi, translated from Kinyarwanda, means “Parents, Give Milk.” This phrase communicates one of the core messages resulting from an ongoing research project ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS
By Alice Ingabire, who is pursuing a master’s degree in animal production at the University of Rwanda. ◊ Students involved in research projects receive more than financial support for their degrees from the Feed the Future Innovation ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Research