DIETITIANS

WITHOUT
BORDERS
C H E Y E N N E T A T E F S S M R O T A T I O N
E M I L Y Y A R C U S K O M A R I A T U R C O L I V E R I , M S , R D N , L D
V A L E R I E Y E N I V A N A P E T R O V I C , M S , R D N , L D
PROJECT
PEANUT
BUTTER
MISSION
To advance the treatment of severe malnutrition, the single largest cause
of child death in the world today, using effective, locally produced ready-
to-use therapeutic foods

To provide needed nutritional and medical support primarily to children

suffering from severe acute malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa and
beyond
READY-TO-USE THERAPEUTIC FOOD
(RUTF)
• An energy-dense, peanut butter like paste
– Roasted ground peanuts (peanut paste), powdered milk, vegetable oil, sugar, and
vitamins/minerals
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S- THE STRENGTHENING
P- PARTNERSHIPS
R - R E S U LT S
I - A N D I N N O VAT I O N S
N-NUTRITION
G - G L O B A L LY P R O J E C T
SPRING-
• “Evidence-based. Country-led. Results-driven. Improving lives through better nutrition.”

Initiatives:
• Catalyzing Social and Behavior Change
• Linking Agriculture and Nutrition
• Preventing Anemia
• Strengthening Systems for Nutrition
S P R I N G ’ S S TA F F

Credentials Amount
MSPH 1
MPH 5
MS 5
MPS 1
PhD 2
MA 2
MES 1
MD 2
RD 0
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DIETITIAN
BACKGROUND

• Goal is to provide families and communities in poor countries with the tools they need
to lift themselves out of poverty
– Improve agricultural production and markets and create new opportunities for security and
prosperity
– Strengthen the resilience of communities to shocks that can lead to famine and political
unrest
– Reduce hunger and improve nutrition, especially among mothers and children
– Increase the exchange of ideas, technologies and products that benefit citizens at home and
communities abroad
APPROACH
• Partnerships between the US
government and:
– Private sector
– Partner governments
– Researchers
– Civil society
– Volunteers

• 19 focus countries, 12 target

countries

Bangladesh Liberia Senegal

Cambodia Malawi Tajikistan
Ethiopia Mali Tanzania
Ghana Mozambique Uganda
Guatemala Nepal Zambia
Haiti Niger
Honduras Nigeria
Kenya Rwanda
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DIETITIANS
WITHOUT
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 MISSION

Fill nutrition gaps around the

world with qualified individuals
to ensure everyone is able to
receive quality nutrition care
OBJECTIVES
• Identify programs and
organizations in need of dietitians
• Identify nutrition gaps both in
research and practice
• Fill needs with talented and
qualified individuals with the
purpose of improving nutrition
around the world
SERVICE
Find global programs
in need of dietitians

Compile interested RDs

Match RD with
program

Improve worldwide nutrition

and recognition of RD’s
value and expertise
FUNDING
GOVERNMENT DERIVED

• DIV- focused on three elements of an innovation: rigorous evidence of impact, cost-

effectiveness, and pathway to scale through the private or public sectors. Any type of
organization, in any sector and country in which USAID works:
• Stage 1: Proof of Concept / Initial Testing ($25k-150k, up to 3 years)
• Stage 2: Testing and Positioning for Scale ($150k-1.5m, up to 3 years)
• Stage 3: Transitioning Proven Solutions to Scale ($1.5m-15m, up to 5 years)
• CSHGP grantees implement integrated packages of high-impact interventions in the
following technical areas:
– nutrition, immunization, control of diarrheal disease, pneumonia case management, maternal and
newborn care, family planning, and HIV and AIDS.
 FUNDING & INCOME
ACADEMY DERIVED
Grants:
• Edna and Robert Langholz International Nutrition Award ---------------------$25,000
• Anita Owen Award of Recognition for Innovative Nutrition Education -----$1,000
• Julie O’Sullivan Maillet Research Grant---------------------------------------------$1,000

Enrollment and Registration Fees

• Initial User Enrollment-----------------------------------------------------------------$30.00
• Annual Registration---------------------------------------------------------------------$15.00
COSTS
• Computers and miscellaneous office supplies ---------------------$5,000
• Work space (including utilities and wifi) ----------------------------$5,000
• Virtual Field visits--------------------------------------------------------$0
• Miscellaneous-------------------------------------------------------------$7,000
• Salaries---------------------------------------------------------------------$0
• Promotion (FNCE, conventions, etc.)-------------------------------$5,000
OUR TEAM
• Interview selected programs
• Match applicants with programs
Directors

• Networking
• Outcome management and monitoring
Assistant • Academy liaison
Directors • Grant writing

• Research non-profits of interest

• Social media management
Volunteers
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA OF APPLICANT

Registered Dietitians Sign up Complete Get spot

Starting data

Final step
for DPD survey of on list for
practice interests, program
group special matching
skills, etc.
AREAS OF GROWTH
• Utilize dietetic interns, nutrition MS and
PhD student to help with research of
different programs
• Possible scholarship opportunities for future
dietetic interns
– Partner with DI programs that have an
international component
• Research
• Accumulate support for the efficacy of
dietitians and their role in a
multidisciplinary team
• In-person site visits
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