Abt increases how much nutritious food is available, how much access people have to food, how efficiently food is used, and how stable the food supply is. Investing in agriculture and rural development is a proven strategy for reducing food insecurity and combating hunger. Abt recognizes the importance of fully integrating food security and nutrition. Our agricultural projects work with governments, individuals, and communities to improve the nutrition of their food supply as an important means of improving health.
Our projects use sustainable agricultural production technologies and diversification to improve food availability.
In Bolivia, we train communities to improve nutrition as well as health and hygiene practices. At the same time, we open up new markets for high-value, nutritious, cereal-based foods.
In Tanzania, we modernize food processing industries to include fortification of flour and cooking oil.
And across Africa, we help families establish home gardens to support dietary diversity and enhance nutrition. Our food security project in South Sudan is revitalizing the goal industry to help vulnerable families increase their access to reliable sources of protein.