Uganda

Kajjansi Living Lab

Objective:

This living lab aims to promote the consumption of indigenous fruits and vegetables (IFV) reputed for potential cardiometabolic health benefits.

Activities:

  1. Capacity building of community structures such as Village Health Team (VHT).
  2. Community sensitization on production of IFV through kitchen gardens/backyard farming
  3. Nutrition education through different media such as radio talk shows, local magazines, and local newspaper
  4. Co-creation of IFV-based dishes
  5. Community dialogues and Focus group discussions on nutrition
  6. Capacity building of the community to source and prepare tasty indigenous food-based dishes by creating women champions of IFV through the Train the Trainers approach