Kristof & Stacia Nordin+265 999-333-073 (WhatsApp)NordinMalawi@gmail.comwww.NeverEndingFood.org

Permaculture for Sustainable Nutrition

LessonsfromMalawi

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“Conventional” Agriculture- Conforming or adhering to accepted standards

PERMACULTURE

Design system

for

ecological

and

sustainable

living

2016

Malawi’s ‘Famine’

According to the Integrated Food

Security Phase Classification (IPC):

4.5 million people

(33% of rural population)

were estimated to face

‘Crisis’ and 'Emergency’

food insecurity.

2016 February 10th

2017 November 13th

2018 October 17th

Staples

Legumes& Nuts

Vegetables

Staples

Fats & Oils

Legumes & Nuts

Vegetables

Fruits

Animal Foods

PRODUCTION CONSUMPTION

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Agriculture the Source of Nutrition

Unbalanced Meal Balanced Meal

Same Amount – Balanced Groups - More Variety

75% of Agriculture & Diets are Maize37% of Malawi’s children are nutritionally “stunted”

NutritionSecurity

1st

4th

3rd

2nd

MedicatingSoil, Food, Water & People

can be avoidedwith a healthy foundation

Agriculture – the SOURCE of Nutrition

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Human SystemsAgriculture, Food, Water, Energy, Health, Education, etc.

Food & Water SecurityAll food groups & water:

Stable Availability, Accessibility Utilization

HealthBody & living conditions:

care, water, sanitation, hygiene

Natural Resources & SystemsSoil, Water, Air, Sun, Vegetation, Animals (including insects & humans)

Healthy Foodstarts with

Healthy Soil

Global FOOD Supply

7,000 plant foods available 3 crops = 50 % plant energy

30 crops = 95 % calories & protein

FAO 1997

Soil

Production

Processing

Marketing

Buying

Preparing

Eating

Source: Sustainable Nutrition Manual: Food, Water, Agriculture & Environment.

Second Edition. World Food Programme Malawi, Endorsed by MoAIWD ATCC 2016.

www.NeverEndingFood.org/Sustainable-Nutrition-Manual

Staples Fats Fruits

Vegetables Legumes & NutsAnimal Foods

Malawi is Rich!Produce & Eat all food groups

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Collaborating to produce open source materials

Pictures & Recipes - healthy diverse family meals

Change Starts with Us then Inspiring Others

Role Model at:Home, School, Work, Church

Everywhere!

Change comes in ALL Sizes

Awareness & Advocacy:

Teaching

Displays

Field Visits

Media

The Difference 7 Months can make!

(1) Before - Sweeping 1 hour+ each day

(2) Month 1 – Reduced sweeping and beds

(3) Month 7 – Area flourishing with foods

(1) 2005 July, before design

(2) 2005 Aug, 2 weeks (3) 2006 Feb, 7 months

The Difference

1 year

can make!

Nordin Residence

‘NeverEndingFood’

www.NeverEndingFood.org

Chitedze, Malawi

The Worldis

RICH!