This publication contains stories from rural Laos, documenting strategies, techniques, and practices used by rural small-scale farmers. It highlights how they play a crucial role in improving nutrition security and fighting malnutrition among women and children. It also tells of the emergence of nutrition “changemakers” and how they drive change locally. They provide a message of hope – proving that families can overcome malnutrition, increase their incomes and improve their livelihoods.
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