The baseline study consisted of two components: a representative population-based household survey focused on the collection of data for required impact and outcome indicators, and a qualitative component to add depth, richness, and context and serve to triangulate information from survey findings and analysis. 6 datasets were created including a household dataset with 5006 records and a members’ dataset with 16034 records.

The Amalima Program goal is to improve household nutrition and food security sustainably through increased resilience and growth guided by two strategic objectives: (1) to sustainably improve livelihood through improved productivity, marketing and access to financial services and (2) to sustainably improve household nutrition and health. The ENSURE Program has the following three objectives: (1) to improve nutrition among women of reproductive age, pregnant and lactating women and children under five years of age, (2) to increase household and micro-enterprise productivity and income through market oriented approaches and (3) to increase household resilience to shocks.