Month: August 2025

CSOs in Amhara Convene to Tackle Malnutrition

Ethiopian Civil Society Coalition for Scaling Up Nutrition (ECSC-SUN) Amhara regional coordination workshop was successfully held in Bahir Dar, bringing together Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) engaged in both nutrition-sensitive and nutrition-specific interventions across the region. Mr. Abebe Bimerew, ECSC-SUN National Lead, delivered the keynote emphasizing the critical importance of integration, coordination, and strong commitment in achieving shared goals and reducing malnutrition at both the regional and national levels. The workshop featured: ✅ An overview of the establishment, evolution, and current status of ECSC-SUN, including key challenges ✅ Familiarization on two strategic documents: ECSC-SUN Food and Nutrition Advocacy Strategy ECSC-SUN Food System Gender-Transformative Nutrition Programing Strategy The status, achievements, and challenges of the regional support platform were also highlighted ✅ In-depth discussions on strengthening the Amhara ECSC-SUN Support Platform The event served as a key opportunity to enhance collaboration, align strategies, and drive collective action toward improved nutrition outcomes in the Amhara region and beyond.

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