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Writer's picturePiyush Sharma

Target 3.7: Empowering Women and Families through Food Security

Updated: May 16

By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programmes.


Project 1: Empowering Women in Agriculture (EWA)

Empowering Women in Agriculture (EWA)

  • Goal: Train 5,000 women in smallholder communities across 5 districts by December 2025 in sustainable farming techniques, financial literacy, and leadership skills.

  • Measurable: Track the number of women trained and completing the program.

  • Achievable: Partner with existing agricultural extension services and NGOs with a proven track record.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase women's participation in agricultural decision-making and improve farm productivity by 20% within two years.

  • Time-Bound: December 2025.

Impact Assessment:

  • 3.7.1: Conduct surveys after training to measure the adoption of modern family planning methods among participating women.

  • 3.7.2: Monitor birth rates in target communities over time, considering potential time lags between project implementation and impact on birth rates.


Project 2: School Gardens and Nutrition Education


School Gardens and Nutrition Education

  • Goal: Establish and maintain vegetable gardens in 200 schools in a target region by June 2024, alongside integrating nutrition education into the curriculum.

  • Measurable: Track the number of gardens established and the number of students participating in the program.

  • Achievable: Partner with schools, local NGOs, and agricultural experts for garden development and curriculum design.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase student knowledge of healthy eating habits by 15% within a year and improve access to fresh vegetables in school meals.

  • Time-Bound: June 2024.

Impact Assessment:

  • 3.7.1: Conduct surveys among parents of participating students to understand changes in family planning discussions.

  • 3.7.2: Monitor birth rates in communities served by the schools over time, considering potential spillover effects on families.


Project 3: Food Banks and Community Kitchens



  • Goal: Expand the reach of existing food banks in a city by 30% and establish 10 new community kitchens by December 2024, providing nutritious meals to those in need.

  • Measurable: Track the number of people served by food banks and community kitchens.

  • Achievable: Partner with existing food banks and charities, leveraging their infrastructure and experience.

  • Result-Oriented: Reduce hunger rates in target communities by 5% within a year.

  • Time-Bound: December 2024.

Impact Assessment:

  • 3.7.1: Conduct surveys among food bank and community kitchen users to understand their family planning needs and access to information.


Project 4: Climate-Smart Agriculture Training


Climate-Smart Agriculture Training

  • Goal: Train 1,000 farmers in a drought-prone region on climate-smart agriculture techniques (drought-resistant crops, water conservation) by September 2025.

  • Measurable: Track the number of farmers trained and the adoption of climate-smart practices on their farms.

  • Achievable: Partner with agricultural research institutions and government extension services to develop and deliver training programs.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase agricultural productivity by 10% and reduce water usage by 15% within two years in target areas.

  • Time-Bound: September 2025.

Impact Assessment:

  • 3.7.1: Conduct surveys among participating farmers to understand changes in family planning discussions due to increased income and food security.


Project 5: Mobile Money for Farmers


Mobile Money for Farmers

  • Goal: Provide mobile money access and financial literacy training to 2,000 small-scale farmers in a remote region by June 2025, enabling secure and efficient financial transactions.

  • Measurable: Track the number of farmers trained and receiving mobile money accounts.

  • Achievable: Partner with mobile network providers and financial institutions with experience in rural areas.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase farmers' access to credit and markets by 20% within a year, leading to higher incomes and improved food security.

  • Time-Bound: June 2025.

Impact Assessment:

  • 3.7.1: Conduct surveys among participating farmers to understand changes in family planning discussions due to increased financial security.


Project 6: Food Waste Reduction Campaign


Food Waste Reduction Campaign

  • Goal: Launch a public awareness campaign across a city by March 2024, promoting food waste reduction strategies for households and restaurants.

  • Measurable: Track media coverage, website traffic for educational materials, and organize community events.

  • Achievable: Partner with local media outlets, environmental NGOs, and food businesses.

  • Result-Oriented: Reduce household food waste by 10% and restaurant food waste by 15% within a year.

  • Time-Bound: March 2024.

Impact Assessment:

  • 3.7.1: Conduct surveys among participants in awareness events to understand changes in attitudes towards food waste and potential impacts on family planning decisions.


Project 7: School Lunch Program with Local Sourcing



  • Goal: Implement a school lunch program in a low-income district by December 2024, providing nutritious meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients from small-scale farmers.

  • Measurable: Track the number of schools and students participating, the percentage of local ingredients used, and student nutrition levels.

  • Achievable: Partner with local farmers' cooperatives, schools, and nutritionists.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase student lunch participation by 20% and improve student dietary diversity within a year.

  • Time-Bound: December 2024.

Impact Assessment:

  • 3.7.1: Conduct surveys among parents of participating students to understand changes in family planning discussions due to reduced food insecurity concerns.


Project 8: Urban Agriculture for Community Gardens


Urban Agriculture for Community Gardens

  • Goal: Establish and maintain 50 community gardens in a densely populated city by September 2024, providing residents with access to fresh produce and promoting social interaction.

  • Measurable: Track the number of gardens established, the number of participants, and the amount of produce harvested.

  • Achievable: Partner with local NGOs, community groups, and urban planning authorities.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase community access to fresh vegetables by 15% within a year and promote social cohesion in target neighborhoods.

  • Time-Bound: September 2024.

Impact Assessment:

  • 3.7.1: Conduct surveys among community garden participants to understand changes in family planning discussions due to improved access to healthy food and potential income generation from selling produce.


Project 9: Innovative Food Packaging Solutions


Innovative Food Packaging Solutions

  • Goal: Develop and promote the use of biodegradable and sustainable food packaging solutions for small-scale farmers and food businesses in a region by December 2024, reducing food spoilage and waste.

  • Measurable: Track the number of farmers and businesses adopting the new packaging solutions and the reduction in food waste reported.

  • Achievable: Partner with universities, research institutions, and packaging manufacturers to develop and pilot the solutions.

  • Result-Oriented: Reduce food spoilage during transportation and storage by 10% within a year.

  • Time-Bound: December 2024.

Impact Assessment:

  • 3.7.1: Conduct surveys among participating farmers and businesses to understand potential changes in income and family planning decisions due to reduced losses and increased market access.


Project 10: Indigenous Food Systems Revitalization


Indigenous Food Systems Revitalization

  • Goal: Revitalize traditional food production and consumption practices in 3 indigenous communities by June 2025, promoting biodiversity, food security, and cultural heritage.

  • Measurable: Track the number of community members participating in workshops, the acreage dedicated to traditional crops, and the diversity of local foods cultivated and consumed.

  • Achievable: Partner with indigenous elders, agricultural experts, and NGOs with experience in cultural preservation.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase the consumption of traditional foods by 20% within a year and empower indigenous communities to manage their food resources sustainably.

  • Time-Bound: June 2025.

Impact Assessment:

  • 3.7.1: Conduct focus groups with community members to understand how revitalized food systems may influence family planning discussions and decisions.

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