The nation-wide “One Egg per Child Everyday” Initiative tackles child malnutrition in Rwanda

UNICEF’s “One Egg per Child Everyday” initiative improves child nutrition in Rwanda through behavior change, reaching 75,000 people in 14 districts.

A woman wearing a yellow blouse feeding a child wearing a pink sleeveless shirt.
UNICEF/2025

Highlights

The “One Egg per Child Every Day” initiative in Rwanda, led by UNICEF and partners, uses social and behavior change approaches to combat child malnutrition by promoting regular egg consumption for young children—reaching over 75,000 people and significantly improving dietary diversity and nutrition practices across 14 districts.

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UNICEF Rwanda
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