A map of Centers of Excellence for Breastfeeding facilities in Viet Nam (updated in September 2023).

Grandmothers play an important role as caregivers and as advisers to young mothers on infant feeding. Some have called them “guardians of tradition.” This tradition can at times conflict with new ideas, but need not be a barrier.

In large parts of Amhara region of Ethiopia, food availability and production are among the highest in the country. Yet, so are rates of chronic malnutrition (DHS, 2011). Alive & Thrive, in collaboration with the Government of Ethiopia, set out to address these discrepancies.

Identifies actions during pregnancy and the first 2 years to improve nutrition and the impact on child health, education, and economic development.