Tackling hunger through integrated community development in Lao PDR Ian Bromage Hue City, Vietnam September 2015

Context of Food Insecurity in Nong District POOR FOOD SECURITY AND HUNGER Remote upland area Poor infrastructure High rates of poverty Ethnic minority culture and language Lack of access to health services Regular food shortages Lack of agricultural land Adversely impacted by floods and drought Lack of nutrients in diet

Tackling Food Shortage: Rice Banks Owned and managed by villagers Address immediate needs

Integrated Community Development Strengthened civil society Improved Access to Health Services Income generation and livelihoods

Strengthening Community Ownership Supporting village enterprises Exchange visits Strengthening Village Committees Involving Women & Children

Diversified Agriculture Livestock Fish ponds Home Gardens Improved rice farming

Improved Access to Health Services Improved Health Centre Facilities Mother Child Health Care Mobile Health Outreach Water and Sanitation

Results Improved food security and nutrition Increased agricultural yields Greater diversity of nutritious food Improved mother and child health care Access to clean water

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