Developed by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with WHO, UNICEF, and Alive & Thrive, these materials equip health workers at all levels with the most updated knowledge and skills to provide counseling and support to mothers, caregivers, families and community on optimal IYCF practices f

This brief describes how optimal breastfeeding improves infant health and survival and shares examples of interventions from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This report also outlines six essential actions for health policy makers and programs.

This brief summarizes the challenges of and consequences associated with stunting, as well as actions that policy makers and program leaders can take to curb stunting in Bihar, India.

Describes how Alive & Thrive is building regional and national momentum for infant and young child feeding (IYCF) policies in seven Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries in Southeast Asia.

Describes the system for monitoring the social franchises (MTBT) providing nutrition counseling services in Viet Nam and includes the monitoring forms and report templates.

Summarizes Alive & Thrive Viet Nam activities, achievements and lessons learned from each component. These documents are intended for policy makers, program planners and media. They were delivered in the December 2014 Dissemination Workshop in Hanoi