Brief

May 29 2023

Addressing malnutrition of the furthest behind in Cambodia, Laos, and Viet Nam

With support from the Government of Ireland, Alive & Thrive is working to tackle malnutrition and reach global nutrition targets in the Mekong Sub-Region with a priority on the furthest behind in each context.

Brief

Sep 09 2021

Minimum Standards for the Establishment and Operation of Human Milk Banks in Southeast Asia

Human milk bank services are an essential component of a breastfeeding-friendly health system. Such services give small and sick babies access to the multiple benefits of breastmilk by providing safe donor human milk.

Field note

Apr 30 2019

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Desk review and SBCC roadmap provide valuable insights into Indonesia’s Stunting Reduction Movement

Alive & Thrive (A&T) researchers conducted an extensive desk review on maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN) and nutrition-sensitive practices in Indonesia.

Brief

Feb 01 2019

Briefing note: Ensuring every infant has access to breastmilk: Human milk banks in the ASEAN region

The first six months of life are critical for child health and development. Breastmilk provides all the nutrients infants need during this period, supporting brain development and reducing the risk of infection and malnutrition.

Brief

Jan 22 2019

Human milk for all infants: A comprehensive approach to early newborn care (Myanmar)

In preparation for a national advocacy meeting on human milk banking in Myanmar, A&T worked with UNICEF to develop a brief on human milk banking as a component of a breastfeeding-friendly health systems.

Brief

Feb 02 2017

Briefing note: SUN technical assistance in Southeast Asia

In Southeast Asia, A&T shares its programmatic framework with other countries through the SUN Movement support system.

 
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