Alive & Thrive (A&T) is an initiative to save lives, prevent illness, and ensure healthy growth and development through optimal maternal nutrition, breastfeeding, and complementary feeding practices. Through application of its evidence-based framework and utilization of its robust network of partners, A&T builds momentum, breaks down barriers, and supports a better future for women and children.
An overview of Alive & Thrive's research to address specific implementation issues, test innovations and generate evidence for country- and region-specific use, and contribute to global MIYCN evidence.
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Many Ethiopians have little variety in their diets because foods such as meats and poultry and some fruits and vegetables are unavailable or too expensive, according to new research supported by Alive & Thrive.
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Read more about how COVID-19 is affecting MIYCN practice, a first-ever webinar on human milk banks in Southeast Asia, and a new calendar of webinars. Plus - an interview with Safiath, a pop star from Niger...
Read the newsInadequate breastfeeding has significant costs – on lives and economies. This tool from A&T shows how countries are impacted on a national level and calls for immediate scaling up of breastfeeding policies, programs, and interventions.
Explore the toolThis hub, managed by A&T, provides free, online courses for frontline health workers, health extension workers, and health care professionals working to improve infant and young child nutrition to promote life-long health.
Explore the hubAs part of the Centers of Excellence for Breastfeeding initiative, A&T is helping to improve the quality of maternal and newborn care in Southeast Asia.
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