From school gardens to family kitchens: Sustainable nutrition and lasting food security
- Apr 23
- 1 min read
Dr Cheboi's research adopts a participatory approach to meaningfully engage women, men, and youth at both household and community levels, ensuring inclusive involvement in decision-making and equitable control over resources. Tailored climate-smart agriculture interventions are designed to address the unique skills, resources, and opportunities of each gender group, acknowledging that targeted and context-sensitive support is essential for sustainable impact.
Schools serve as dynamic platforms for promoting the consumption of nutritious food, with activities such as nutrition campaigns and cooking demonstrations reinforcing lessons drawn from the Competency-Based Curriculum. These initiatives are designed to positively influence children's nutrition behaviours while indirectly shaping broader family dietary habits, recognising the pivotal role learners play as agents of change within their households.
A mixed-methods approach encompassing field visits, questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions (FGDs) is employed to identify gender-specific needs and catalyse adoption processes. By fostering inclusive and equitable participation, the project empowers women and other marginalised groups, ensuring their meaningful involvement in accessing, managing, and making informed decisions on food choices. Ultimately, this approach strengthens community resilience, advances food security, and contributes to a more just and sustainable agricultural transformation.
View the fieldwork booklet focused on community engagement as part of her research:
