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.
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.
Brief
Jan 01 2016
Young child feeding practices in Amhara region: The role of religious-based fasting in Orthodox Christian communities
In 2015, Alive & Thrive conducted a qualitative study on “Young child feeding practices in Amhara region: The role of religious-based fasting in Orthodox communities.” This brief describe the study’s methods and key findings and offers specific steps for improving feeding practices, including
Guide/Manual
Dec 28 2015
Drivers of behavior (radio): Ethiopia program strategy
This tool consists of a simple table that traces the pathway from formative research findings in Ethiopia— especially regarding the benefits and barriers to priority behaviors—to approaches/messages for the radio component of our intervention.
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
Brief
Oct 13 2015
Innovation brief: Dads can do that! Strategies to involve fathers in child feeding
Alive & Thrive introduces 6 strategies to consider as you design programs to engage fathers.