Tuesday 16th/05/2023: – The Africa Innovations Institute (AfrII) CASCADE project team earlier today held a virtual meeting to share progress on project implementation, operations, challenges and upcoming activities aligned for the projects progress. The team holds regular internal meetings to keep abreast of project progress for a smooth implementation in selected districts in the Karamoja, Acholi and Tooro regions.

In attendance was the AfrII CEO Prof. G.W. Otim-Nape, the Project Coordinator- Dr. Muniirah Mbabazi, the Nutrition and Innovations Manager-Mr. Wilson Kirabira, Hub officers; Ms. Winnie Mirembe, Mr. Emmanuel Owiny, and Mr. Brian Kipkemoi. Also present was the Finance Officer-Ms. Kia Brenda and the Administrator -Ms. Sylvia Ayebare.

The CAtalyzing Strengthened policy aCtion for heAlthy Diets and resiliencE projet (CASCADE) is a multi-country project implemented in 6 countries in Africa including Uganda. The project aims to improve food security and contribute to the reduction of malnutrition of at least 1 million Women of Reproductive Age (WRA) and Children in Benin, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Uganda.

The CASCADE Project is funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs through Care International.