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Emergency Nutrition Network works to reduce undernutrition. We enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by sharing knowledge, stimulating learning, and building evidence.

  1. Keeping nutrition a priority in a constrained funding environment - a conversation with Lord Jonny Oates (CEO - United Against Malnutrition & Hunger)

    Apr 29

    Keeping nutrition a priority in a constrained funding environment - a conversation with Lord Jonny Oates (CEO - United Against Malnutrition & Hunger)

    In February 2026, the Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) spoke with Lord Jonny Oates of the United Against Malnutrition & Hunger (UAMH) for the podcast accompanying issue 77 of its flagship publication Field Exchange. As a member of the UK House of Lords and Chief Executive of UAMH, Jonny has spent decades working across humanitarian responses, public policy, and global advocacy. In this interview, he reflects on his journey into nutrition, the current political landscape, and what it takes to keep nutrition a priority in a constrained funding environment.

    35 min
  2. Adapting food assistance during crisis in Sudan: Lessons from Sudanese American Medical Association (SAMA)

    Mar 3

    Adapting food assistance during crisis in Sudan: Lessons from Sudanese American Medical Association (SAMA)

    In this podcast, we take a closer look at the Field Exchange issue 76 article - Adapting food assistance during crisis in Sudan, exploring how humanitarian actors are responding to famine conditions in one of today’s most complex emergencies. With famine declared in parts of Sudan in 2025 and millions displaced since the outbreak of conflict in 2023, food assistance programmes are operating under extreme pressure. Host Astrid Klomp and co-host Mimi Kuer Bior speak with Mohamed Almahal, Executive Director of the Sudanese American Medical Association (SAMA), and Selma Albashier, Humanitarian Relief Coordinator, about how SAMA has adapted its food assistance strategies to meet rapidly evolving needs. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding local context, working closely with trusted local partners and remaining flexible in programme design. Mohamed and Selma share practical insights into selecting and supporting local implementing partners, navigating access constraints and managing coordination challenges, including duplication of efforts and beneficiary targeting in high-need settings.

    25 min
  3. A Journey Through Field Exchange: Marie McGrath’s reflections on over two decades of learning and impact

    04/01/2025

    A Journey Through Field Exchange: Marie McGrath’s reflections on over two decades of learning and impact

    A Journey Through Field Exchange: Marie McGrath’s reflections on over two decades of learning and impact by Emergency Nutrition Network

    26 min
  4. Women's mental health: Unexpected findings from a cash “plus” for nutrition project in Malawi

    05/13/2024

    Women's mental health: Unexpected findings from a cash “plus” for nutrition project in Malawi

    In our latest podcast, Natalie Roschnik from Save the Children guides us through some of the findings from the inception phase of the cash “plus” Maziko project, in Malawi. Including how her team were surprised at the level of importance that women’s mental health and wellbeing played in child nutrition and development in this context. We also gain insight into how Save the Children is engaging men to become more supportive partners and fathers and how they plan to use the learnings from Maziko to inform cash ‘plus’ projects in future. The Maziko project: Since 2021, Save the Children has been implementing a cash “plus” for nutrition project (Maziko) in Malawi. Maziko is unique in its multi-sectoral approach which combines a nutrition focused community outreach and behaviour change intervention with nutrition sensitive livelihood, food security and gender transformative components to improve child nutrition and development. Read the article this podcast goes into detail about: https://www.ennonline.net/fex/71/maternal-and-child-nutrition-findings-from-inception-studies-malawi This podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland. The contents are the responsibility of ENN and do not necessarily reflect the views of the donor.

    27 min
  5. Is maternal mid-upper arm circumference still relevant for use in humanitarian contexts?

    05/13/2024

    Is maternal mid-upper arm circumference still relevant for use in humanitarian contexts?

    In this FEX Podcast Episode Stephanie Wrottesley and Eilise Brennan speak with Mija Ververs and Sonia Kapil to discuss findings from their recent scoping review. The authors provide insights into their motivation for this work and what it adds, as well as their perspectives on the potential implications of broader adoption of this threshold in nutrition programmes and on what evidence is still needed to better identify and manage at-risk pregnant women in humanitarian contexts. Read the original article that ignited the podcast discussion: https://www.ennonline.net/fex/70/maternal-mid-upper-arm-circumference-still-relevant-to-identify-adverse-birth-outcomes-in-humanitarian-contexts

    20 min
  6. Applying cost of the diet modelling in Nigeria, a conversation with Masud Rana, Save the Children.

    07/20/2023

    Applying cost of the diet modelling in Nigeria, a conversation with Masud Rana, Save the Children.

    In this episode of the Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) Podcast, Eilise Brennan and Philip James of ENN talk with nutritionist Masud Rana of Save the Children about cost of the diet modelling and how it was used in Nigeria to develop culturally acceptable recipes from local food items that met the nutritional needs of children aged 6 to 23 months at the lowest possible cost. You can read more about this work in the article “Affordable and nutritious child feeding in Nigeria: Applying Cost of the Diet modelling”. https://www.ennonline.net/fex/69/nigeria-cost-of-the-diet-modelling

    30 min
  7. FEX Special Series on Complementary Feeding: A Conversation with UNICEF Bangladesh Nutrition team

    03/06/2023

    FEX Special Series on Complementary Feeding: A Conversation with UNICEF Bangladesh Nutrition team

    Welcome to ENN’s Field Exchange podcast. This is the second episode in our two part-er on Complementary Feeding in Emergencies which accompanied the Special Section in FEX edition 68. In this episode, ENN’s Eilise Brennan speaks to two members of UNICEF Bangladesh’s Nutrition team: Karanveer Singh, Nutrition Manager at UNICEF Cox’s Bazar office, (who has recently moved to UNICEF Nigeria) and Mohammad Zahidul Manir, a Nutrition Officer also at UNICEF Cox’s Bazar office. They discuss improving the quality of complementary feeding both in Rohingya refugee camps and in host communities and how traditional ceremonies can support these initiatives. You can read more about the work here - Improving the quality of complementary feeding in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh. The FEX selection of articles in partnership with UNICEF shared the latest programming guidance, research and learning obtained from multiple contexts.

    28 min
  8. FEX Special Series on Complementary Feeding: a Conversation with UNICEF’s Aashima Garg

    12/09/2022

    FEX Special Series on Complementary Feeding: a Conversation with UNICEF’s Aashima Garg

    In this episode of the Emergency Nutrition Network Podcast, Eilise Brennan of ENN talks with nutritionist Aashima Garg of UNICEF MENA (Middle East and North Africa) about the latest edition of Field Exchange and its special series on complementary feeding in emergencies. They look at the global context and the challenges facing families across the world and why complementary feeding is such an essential part of a child's development. They also discuss UNICEF's action framework and several innovative approaches taking place right now in a variety of challenging humanitarian settings. You can find the articles themselves at https://www.ennonline.net/fex

    23 min
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Emergency Nutrition Network works to reduce undernutrition. We enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by sharing knowledge, stimulating learning, and building evidence.

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    2021 - 2026
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