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17/09/2026

GAIN Pakistan is looking for a consultant/consulting firm to support the delivery of training on Climate-Resilient Food and Nutrition Systems under the Initiative on Climate Action and Nutrition (I-CAN) in Pakistan.

The selected consultant/firm will support provincial Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions and district-level trainings in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), helping strengthen the capacity of stakeholders to understand and apply the I-CAN framework.

The assignment will also focus on stakeholder engagement, training facilitation, knowledge sharing, documentation, monitoring and evaluation, and quality assurance.

📄 For further details and Terms of Reference (ToRs), please visit:
https://resume.brightspyre.com/jobs/ywnb_IGsUj5BZQwqrUaaDZGoL70i

📅 Application Deadline: 30 September 2026

16/09/2026

🚀 Project Launch | Mainstreaming Nutrition in Rural Development Investments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
With financial support from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) will provide technical assistance on nutrition-related activities to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Economic Transformation Project (KPRETP) to integrate nutrition objectives and approaches across the project’s investments and activities.
The initiative, “Mainstreaming Nutrition: Improving the Impact of IFAD Investments on the Nutritional Quality of Diets,” was launched at the University of Agriculture Peshawar on 16 September 2026.
The initiative will strengthen the contribution of KPRETP’s rural development and agricultural investments to better nutrition by integrating nutrition considerations into project planning and implementation, strengthening access to safe, affordable and nutritious foods, supporting smallholders and agri-food enterprises, and encouraging more nutrition-sensitive policies, partnerships and investments.
The launch brought together the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, IFAD, KPRETP, GAIN Pakistan, UN agencies, development partners, academia, the private sector and civil society to identify practical ways to integrate nutrition into rural development investments and food systems programming.
Findings from the project’s inception and diagnostic phase were presented to inform its implementation. A panel discussion explored how government, development partners, research institutions and the private sector can work together to advance nutrition-sensitive food systems.
This partnership marks an important step towards ensuring that rural development investments contribute not only to improved livelihoods and economic opportunities for smallholder farmers and youth, but also to healthier diets and better nutrition outcomes for communities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Alliance for Improved Nutrition Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

08/09/2026

A healthier workforce starts with more than access to food—it requires nutrition awareness, healthier choices, supportive workplace environments, and strong partnerships.
In Hattar Industrial Estate, Pakistan, GAIN piloted a practical Workforce Nutrition (WFN) intervention in collaboration with factory management and a local SME. The pilot combined interactive nutrition education with the introduction of a locally produced healthier snack option, exploring how nutrition can be integrated into existing workplace meal programmes.
The experience offers important lessons: employee engagement, employer commitment, nutrition education, and collaboration with local businesses can help create workplace environments where healthier choices become easier and more accessible.
📖 Read the full blog to explore the lessons from this collaborative pilot and what they mean for the future of Workforce Nutrition in Pakistan.
👉 Read more: https://www.gainhealth.org/blogs/embedding-workforce-nutrition-industrial-settings-lessons-collaborative-pilot-pakistan-can

04/09/2026

Nutrition is not just a health issue—it is an investment in people, productivity and Pakistan’s future.
At ACT for Nutrition: The Emergency We Can No Longer Ignore, organised by Dawn Media Group in Islamabad, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) brought its global and country-level expertise to the conversation on tackling malnutrition and building healthier, more resilient food systems.
GAIN’s leadership and technical expertise featured prominently across the summit:
🔹 Lawrence Haddad, Executive Director, GAIN, shared a global perspective on the importance of investing in nutrition and its role in building human capital and driving economic growth.
🔹 G.M. Reza Sumon, Project Manager – Workforce Nutrition, GAIN, highlighted the potential of workplaces and supply chains as platforms for delivering practical nutrition solutions to working populations.
🔹 Farrah Naz, Country Director, GAIN Pakistan highlighted the vital role of the private sector—from farm to plate—in producing nutritious, safe and affordable foods. She emphasised biofortified crops, product reformulation to reduce salt, sugar and harmful fatty acids, and the importance of investment in research and innovation. Citing GAIN’s Whey2Value Project and the work of SBN members, she also highlighted how private-sector innovation can promote healthier diets while addressing climate-related challenges.
GAIN’s participation reflects its continued commitment to improving access to nutritious and affordable diets, strengthening food systems, mobilising private-sector partnerships, and supporting evidence-based solutions that can reach people at scale.
As Pakistan confronts a nutrition crisis that demands urgent and collective action, GAIN remains committed to working with partners across sectors to make nutritious food more accessible, affordable and sustainable for all.

24/08/2026

GAIN Pakistan is pleased to support the launch of the Healthy Diet Resource Centre in collaboration with the Punjab Food Authority.
The Centre will serve as a platform for knowledge sharing, technical learning, and multi stakeholders’ collaboration on food safety, nutrition, healthy diets, and food systems. It aims to bring together stakeholders from government, academia, development partners, civil society, and the private sector to support more coordinated approaches and stronger implementation of initiatives addressing malnutrition.
Through this partnership, GAIN Pakistan will continue to support capacity building, multistakeholder engagement, and efforts to strengthen food safety and nutrition across Punjab.

Punjab Food Authority Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition

04/08/2026

We are delighted to celebrate the launch of Whey Flow, a new whey-based functional drink in Mango and Strawberry flavours by Jawa Foods, Lahore, Pakistan.

This launch demonstrates how dairy by-products can be transformed into nutritious, market-ready products that create value for both consumers and the environment.

Developed through the Whey2Value Project led by GAIN Pakistan, this innovation reflects the power of partnership in unlocking the potential of whey. By converting what was once considered a by-product into a high-value beverage, our local partners are helping reduce food loss, create new business opportunities, and expand access to nutritious foods.

Whey Flow is an inspiring example of how sustainable food systems and commercial success can go hand in hand.

Congratulations to the entire Jawa Foods team on bringing this innovative product to market. We look forward to seeing more businesses embrace circular economy solutions that benefit people, businesses, and the planet.

23/07/2026

🌍 Call for Abstracts Now Open!

Join Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia 2026 ( ), a regional conference focused on improving diets and nutrition across South Asia.

📍 Colombo, Sri Lanka & online

🎯 Theme: Navigating Systems in Transition

🔗 Submit your abstract by August 25: bit.ly/D4N2026

23/06/2026

🗓️ Every year, Pakistan loses nearly one-third of its harvested fruits due to weak infrastructure.

In mountainous regions like Gilgit-Baltistan, highly perishable apricots spoil by the ton during peak harvest, slashing farmer incomes while the demand for healthy, affordable snacks goes completely unmet.

The Nutritious Fruit Bar project is showcasing a brilliant solution to this dual challenge. Through this project, the Himalayan Foods Company teamed up with technical experts at Arla Foods Ingredients to bridge this gap.

📈By upgrading local processing, they are successfully transforming surplus fruits into nutrient-enriched, protein-fortified, shelf-stable snack bars. It’s a perfect demonstration of our "Three Wins" framework:

1️⃣ Nutrition: Expanding access to affordable, nutrient-dense foods.
2️⃣ Environment: Slashed post-harvest food waste right at the source.
3️⃣ Revenue: Boosting commercial growth for local SMEs and raising mountain farmers' incomes.

True innovation isn't just about software, it's about rethinking value chains to make food systems resilient.

📜 Dive into the full story here: https://www.gainhealth.org/resources/reports-and-publications/two-years-saving-fruits-loss-nourish-pakistan-himalayan-foods

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GAIN Pakistan Arla

19/06/2026

🌱 Strengthening Capacity for Climate-Resilient Food and Nutrition Systems in Pakistan 🇵🇰
The Pakistan Food Systems Transformation Secretariat at Pakistan Agriculture Research Council, in collaboration with The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Pakistan, successfully organized a two Day Capacity Building Workshop on “Bridging Climate-Resilient Food and Nutrition Systems in Pakistan” under the Initiative on Climate Action and Nutrition (I-CAN) on 18–19 June 2026 in Islamabad.
The workshop brought together representatives from federal and provincial governments, academia, development partners, research institutions, and civil society to enhance understanding of the interlinkages between climate change, food systems, food security, and nutrition.

Through expert presentations, interactive discussions, and practical exercises, participants explored pathways for strengthening policy coherence, institutional coordination, and implementation of climate-resilient and nutrition-sensitive interventions.
The event reaffirmed the collective commitment of stakeholders towards advancing Pakistan’s Food Systems Transformation Agenda and building sustainable, resilient, and nutrition-sensitive food systems for future generations.

18/06/2026

Hackathon Day 3 | HCD Workshop & Concept Sketching

On Day 3, participants presented the problems they had identified during the previous day’s field visit and shared them with everyone.

Through the HCD workshop and the “How Might We?” framing, they transformed real challenges into potential opportunities for change. Participants then moved into concept sketching, where they started visualising simple, practical ideas based on what they had seen and learned in the field.

The day ended with a reflection session and closing remarks by Rizq Chairman Mian Farooq Ahmad, who appreciated the participants’ efforts and encouraged them to continue shaping solutions rooted in real community needs.

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