Rukia Nakadama, 3rd Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda, signs a commitment to support the “ENOUGH” Campaign, a national initiative aimed at ending child hunger and malnutrition in Uganda, during the launch event at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on August 21, 2024.
KAMPALA, UGANDA – World Vision Uganda has officially launched the national “ENOUGH” Campaign, aimed at ending child hunger and malnutrition throughout Uganda. The campaign, launched on August 21 at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, aligns with global and regional frameworks, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Africa Agenda 2063, and Uganda’s National Development Plan III.
According to Jeremiah Nyagah, National Director of World Vision Uganda, “World Vision Uganda has positively impacted over 3.5 million children through programs in health and nutrition, education, child protection, water and sanitation, disaster response, resilience, and livelihoods. These achievements have been possible through partnerships with the Government of Uganda, donors, and various partners.”
Nyagah added, “The ENOUGH Campaign aims to promote the production of diversified, bio-fortified, nutrient-dense foods in the agricultural sector, invest in mindset and social behavior change strategies for improved child nutrition, strengthen policies and guidelines for safe and nutritious food, particularly in areas lacking formal social protection mechanisms, and mobilize resources to finance the agricultural sector and improve nutrition services. As such, we shall commit $75 million to drive sustainability and impact of this initiative.”
Jacqueline K. Opondo, Board Chairperson of World Vision Uganda, emphasized the importance of multi-sectoral approaches, saying, “Championing the end to child hunger and malnutrition expresses our commitment towards improving the lives of children across our communities of operation and beyond. Our efforts in promoting climate-smart agriculture, supporting cash and food assistance programs, and strengthening community structures to address hunger and malnutrition remain a core aspect of our strategic agenda and focus.”
Rukia Nakadama, 3rd Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the campaign, stating, “The government continues to encourage people to grow and store adequate food, establish national food reserves, promote proper nutrition through mass education, and other appropriate means to build a healthy state. We have to modernize agriculture to produce more for consumption and a wider market beyond our borders.”
Nakadama added, “We commit to supporting the ENOUGH Campaign, particularly in raising awareness and providing nutrition education to change harmful feeding practices and promote healthy growth for Uganda’s children.”
The launch event featured representatives from parliament, key players in the sector, and regional and global delegates from World Vision, who held deliberations on drivers of malnutrition, effects of child hunger, and solutions to drive lasting impact. World Vision Uganda encourages all relevant ministries, agencies, and households to embrace the campaign to collectively end hunger and malnutrition in Uganda.
