Brief
May 23 2016
Alive & Thrive: Changing behaviors, improving lives
Describes the Alive & Thrive initiative by outlining how and why we began, what we’ve achieved and how we’ve evolved today. Also illustrates the four component framework that we use to scale up nutrition.
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
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.