Job aid

Apr 21 2016

Training materials for District Nutrition Managers

The following materials were used in training JEEViKA Health and Nutrition Managers and Social Development Mangers in Bihar, India.

Brief

Apr 13 2016

Scaling up nutrition in Burkina Faso to build a model for a resilient, thriving West Africa

This brief describes the Alive & Thrive (A&T) approach and four component framework for scaling up nutrition in Burkina Faso.

Journal article

Mar 10 2016

Supply- and Demand-Side Factors Influencing Utilization of Infant and Young Child Feeding Counselling Services in Viet Nam (Nguyen, P., 2016. PLOS One)

This study provides evidence that demand-generation strategies are essential to increase utilization of facility-based IYCF counselling services in Viet Nam, and may be relevant for increasing and sustaining use of nutrition services in similar contexts.

Brief

Feb 19 2016

Applying innovative and proven approaches to improve infant and young child feeding practices in Nigeria

The overall nutritional status of children in Nigeria has slightly improved over the last decade; nevertheless, the country still has among the world’s highest child mortality rates and some of the lowest rates of recommended IYCF practices.

Guide/Manual

Nov 11 2015

Viet Nam national infant and young child feeding (IYCF) training program and manuals

Developed by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with WHO, UNICEF, and Alive & Thrive, these materials equip health workers at all levels with the most updated knowledge and skills to provide counseling and support to mothers, caregivers, families and community on optimal IYCF practices f

 
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