Field note

Oct 01 2015

Alive & Thrive engages church leaders to improve nutrition in Ethiopia’s Amhara region

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.

Poster/Graphic

Nov 06 2014

The Power of Nutrition Poster

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

Poster/Graphic

Sep 01 2013

Posters on breastfeeding, no formula, complementary feeding, and the first 1,000 days

Seven posters are placed in health facilities to reinforce messages received during counseling.

Field note

Sep 01 2013

Good feeding practices don’t just happen

On Friday, September 21, 2012, I gave birth in a nearby health center to my second daughter.  Her father and I named her Bethlehem. We were happy. God had blessed our family with a healthy and strong baby. I thank God and all that have helped me.

Field note

Jul 01 2012

How we strengthened national IYCF policies in Viet Nam: Truong Quoc Hung’s story

In June 2012, the National Assembly approved both pieces of legislation. Hung currently serves as the Assistant to the President of the Viet Nam National Assembly’s Institute for Legislative Studies (ILS)—the nation’s leading center for policy research, information, and analysis.

Field note

Jun 01 2012

Babies “talk” about breastfeeding in Viet Nam TV spots

A&T produced 2 TV spots to air on national television in Viet Nam. Nguyen Huong Giang, Behavior Change Specialist, shares her story on the production process.

 
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