UNICEF Launches Open Call for Nutrition Programme 2026–2030 (Uganda)

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UNICEF Launches Open Call for Nutrition Programme 2026–2030 (Uganda)

Deadline : 31-Mar-2026

UNICEF invites expressions of interest for the Government of Uganda (GoU)-UNICEF Nutrition Programme 2026–2030. The programme focuses on improving child, adolescent, and maternal nutrition, preventing and treating malnutrition, and strengthening nutrition systems across Uganda, with particular attention to vulnerable populations.

Overview of the Nutrition Programme

The  GoU-UNICEF Nutrition Programme 2026–2030  addresses gaps in diets and nutrition practices among children, adolescents, and women of reproductive age. The programme targets  undernutrition, stunting, wasting, anemia, and overweight or obesity , and seeks to improve care and treatment coverage for children with wasting through strengthened health system capacity for identification, referral, and treatment. Despite progress in reducing stunting over the past three decades, approximately  2 million children  remain affected due to high population growth and persistent malnutrition drivers including child food poverty, poor dietary diversity, inadequate care practices, and limited access to quality services. Nutrition challenges are particularly severe in the  Karamoja region  and refugee settlements such as  Kyaka II , where stunting prevalence reaches 55.4%. Adolescents and adult women face high rates of anemia and rising overweight and obesity prevalence. Climate shocks, food insecurity, and a failing food system exacerbate these issues nationwide.

Programme Objectives and Focus Areas

The Nutrition Sub-Programme has two main outputs:

Output 1: Strengthening Nutrition Systems and Policies

Improve equitable, affordable diets and nutrition services for children, adolescents, and women, including those with disabilities

Build capacity within health systems and local governments to provide quality nutrition services

Develop policies and interventions in coordination with government, UN partners, and NGOs

Output 2: Prevention and Treatment of Child Wasting

Ensure early detection and equitable access to care for children with wasting

Integrate interventions into both development and emergency contexts

Monitor and report on key nutrition indicators to track progress Focus areas include:

Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF)

Malnutrition prevention and treatment

Micronutrient supplementation and general nutrition

Nutrition in emergencies

Who is Eligible?

Eligible applicants include:

Government agencies

UN partner organizations

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)  working in nutrition, health, and humanitarian sectors Applicants should demonstrate:

Expertise in nutrition programmes targeting children, adolescents, and women

Capacity to implement interventions in development and emergency contexts

Ability to coordinate with government systems and other partners to avoid duplication

Key Challenges Addressed

High rates of undernutrition, stunting, and wasting among children under five

Anemia and increasing overweight/obesity among adolescents and adult women

Limited access to quality nutrition services in remote, underserved, and refugee areas

Weak multi-sectoral coordination, limited monitoring systems, and shortages of nutrition professionals

Expected Outcomes by 2030

Improved survival, health, and nutrition for newborns, children under five, adolescents, and women during and after pregnancy

Increased coverage of adequate diets for children aged 6–23 months

Reduced prevalence of wasting and stunting among children under five

Enhanced nutrition systems and equitable access to services for vulnerable populations

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