COVID-19 has forced nutrition programs to adapt to the dramatic changes the disease has wrought, disrupting critical aspects of life that in turn affect nutrition: livelihoods and food systems, health systems and government programs. What does the new context require of nutrition practitioners?Read more.
Studies continue despite pandemic, some modified to examine impacts
For Alive & Thrive’s portfolio of implementation research activities, the pandemic has required adjustments. But it has also allowed researchers to adapt studies to investigate the impacts of the disease. Read more.
IN THE NEWS
In Niger, Safiath brings her talent to support exclusive breastfeeding campaign
The “Stronger with breastmilk only” campaign recently got a boost when Safiath, a popular artist in Niger, produced a song to support its awareness raising efforts, joining other artists who also produced songs. Safiath discussed her participation and more with A&T. Read more.
First-ever Southeast Asia regional webinar on human milk banking in the context of COVID-19
More than 500 stakeholders participated in the first-ever regional human milk bank webinar supported by A&T.Read more.
Le Monde Afrique series focuses on regional exclusive breastfeeding campaign
A series of articles published in Le Monde Afrique highlights the importance of exclusive breastfeeding across West Africa and discusses the obstacles to achieving the 50% goal of exclusive breastfeeding by 2025.Read more.
Inspire: Nourishing new ideas for social and behavior change
Our Inspire series presents innovative social and behavior change communication ideas, and discusses how they could be used in nutrition programs. In our first series, contributors are addressing challenges related to complementary feeding. Read more.
As a new feature, the MIYCN Update is highlighting upcoming webinars and virtual events of interest. Submit your webinars and other virtual events open to the public to Mackenzie Mayo. Be sure to include the date, time and a link! More details about the events below are available here.
