Bangladesh
In Bangladesh exclusive breastfeeding rates remain stagnant, and stunting rates are high. Alive & Thrive (A&T) aims to reach 8.5 million children under 2 years old through intensive community-based interventions in 50 rural sub-districts and through national media campaigns. By December 2011, approximately 15,000 frontline workers will be implementing A&T interventions.
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Goal in A&T program areas
- Increase exclusive breastfeeding among infants under six months old by 49% (from 43% to 65%)
- Reduce stunting by 10% (from 43% to 39%) among children under five years old
- Reduce anemia by 10% (from 50% to 45%) among children 6-23 months old
Our approach
- Policy dialogue to encourage investments in IYCF programs and implementation of national-level policies
- Partnerships with government and private initiatives
- NGO community-based activities through BRAC’s health network
- National multimedia communications campaign with TV and radio spots to generate demand for IYCF services and create a supportive environment
- Access to micronutrient powders through distribution by BRAC’s community volunteers along with education on better use of local foods and appropriate feeding practices
Read more about program challenges, A&T response, and expected results and view training video
Staff contact
Director: Tina Sanghvi, tsanghvi@fhi360.org
Apt. No. W-4 (4th Floor) of South Breeze; 8, Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212
Phone: 880-1714-174370 and 880-3772-014997
News
Alive & Thrive collaborated with the Bureau of Non-Formal Education in developing three easy-to-read storybooks for adolescents and adults up to age 45 who have basic literacy skills.
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