The 2019 Food Security and Nutrition Assessment (FSNA) is part of the evaluation of the EU-UNICEF Joint Nutrition Actions under the broader framework of the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU). The survey was implemented by Makerere University School of Public Health (MaKSPH) under the aegis of Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) and UNICEF. The survey was carried out by UNICEF and funded by the European Union (EU). The Food Security and Nutrition Assessment (FSNA) is the first assessment in ten districts of the Northern Uganda.

The primary objective of the 2019 FSNA is to provide up-to-date estimates of basic demographics, food security and nutrition indicators. The FSNA provides a comprehensive estimate of food security and nutrition at household level and among women and children in selected countries in Northern Uganda. The FSNA provides reliable estimates from the regional and district level representative data for food security, dietary and feeding practices, maternal and child health, nutritional status and anemia among children under the age of five and women of reproductive age. The greater North has very fertile soil and with high ability of high food production. Omoro is well placed with this endowment for production with verse land. However, numerous underlying challenges hindering food security in the region and district. Key among these are; • High level of domestic violence • Women participation in decision making at family level • Land disputes making some section of land not cultivated • Climatic condition as a result of global warming- Forests have been destroyed • Demand to meet other basic needs such as medical, education etc Critical of the above underlying causes, Future Bridge initiative Uganda seeks to work with the local people to dig and address these issues. Centrally to our programing are women, youth and children. These are the most affected and most vulnerable given the current condition. Future Bridge also sets key focus on the person with disability, elderly and widows. Food Security, livelihood and nutrition intervention forms part of our economic empowerment program. Strong drive into production for food/ consumption and market to improve household income. Under nutrition we focus on children and women. Participants were trained on preparing a balanced diet and importance of vegetables in our meals. Members were encouraged to set up kitchen garden and all received vegetables seeds.

What Makes Us Different

Three strong mentor groups formed to create community support. The three groups has well organized VSLA and Future Bridge Initiative Uganda engages members on household income improvement, economic activity participations, gender based violence, men inclusion in saving. Further discussion covers support to young mothers, child rights and protection, environmental protection including promotion of efficient cooking stoves at household level. During sessions on food security, participants are taken through how to fight pest using organic systems that promote good health and environmental impact.