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

Brief

Aug 12 2015

Integrating maternal nutrition into maternal, neonatal, and child health programs in Bangladesh

This brief summarizes A&T's maternal nutrition program Bangladesh. In this second phase work of work, A&T is testing

Brief

Nov 29 2014

Overview: Framework for delivering nutrition results at scale

Lays out Alive & Thrive’s comprehensive approach for scale and impact through four components: advocacy, interpersonal communication and community mobilization, mass communication, and strategic use of data.

Brief

Nov 20 2014

Strategic use of data as a component of a comprehensive program to achieve IYCF at scale

Describes Alive & Thrive’s strategic use of data to inform program design, shape advocacy messages, and improve program implementation and management; the distinctive features of the approach; and the results and lessons in 3 countries.

Brief

Nov 07 2014

Impact of early initiation of exclusive breastfeeding on newborn deaths (Insight Series)

Explores the pathways by which early and exclusive breastfeeding reduces newborn deaths and discusses program implications.

Brief

Nov 07 2014

Why stunting matters (Insight Series)

Discusses the negative effects of stunting on survival, childhood and adult health, learning capacity, and productivity; outlines interventions to prevent stunting.

 
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