Food Security and Agriculture

Combatting Malnutrition

With the deteriorating economic situation in Syria, ADRA has worked tirelessly over recent years to promote food security and adequate nutrition in communities which lack the means to a healthy diet. In the food security sector, our initiatives include distributing food vouchers to households in need, which are redeemed for staple food items, as well as fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. ADRA also adds nutrition components to many initiatives, focusing on pregnant and lactating women and children under the age of two who show signs of malnutrition. Throughout various projects, nutrition awareness campaigns are additionally held to educate people on having a healthy diet.

Under the agriculture sector, ADRA frequently repairs and upgrades agricultural infrastructure, such as irrigation canal rehabilitation, solar panel installation, and more. Agriculture initiatives are sometimes coupled with activities under the livelihood sector to boost economic opportunity for farmers across Syria.

Did You Know?

 Electronic vouchers allow individuals and families to choose the food items they need based on their individual preferences and dietary requirements.

PROJECTS

ENRICH Project, Homs

Through the ENRICH project, ADRA distributed e-vouchers to 500 households, allowing thousands of people to have access to more nutritious food.

SPARC Project

Through the SPARC project, ADRA conducted nutrition awareness info sessions to educate individuals on healthy nutrition practices.