Advancing Food Fortification Globally

Women in Madagascar. (Sarah Farhat/World Bank)
Photo: Women in Madagascar. (Sarah Farhat/World Bank)

USAID Advancing Food Fortification to Reinforce Diets (AFFORD)

During the first year of the USAID Advancing Food Fortification Opportunities to Reinforce Diets (USAID AFFORD) project in 2023, FFI led a wide range of communications, knowledge management, research, and technical assistance activities to support large-scale food fortification in Madagascar, Senegal, and globally.

AFFORD Project Milestones Table

USAID AFFORD is a pioneering initiative dedicated to combating global micronutrient deficiencies, focusing on vulnerable groups such as women of reproductive age and young children. Through the large-scale fortification of staple foods and condiments, USAID AFFORD aims to enhance nutrition outcomes globally.

TechnoServe is implementing the five-year project in partnership with FFI, Nutrition International, and ISF Advisors. The program engages public, private, and civil society stakeholders to build sustainable nutrition solutions and improve health outcomes worldwide.

Zinc spot test comparison between fortified and non-fortified wheat flour
Photo: A zinc spot test developed by USAID AFFORD. The image on the right (B) shows fortified wheat flour (dark pink/purple spots). The left image (A) is a non-fortified control. (Ashley Lamborn/USAID AFFORD)