article / September 27, 2023
BREASTFEEDING TO SAVE LIVES
The VenEsperanza program, led by World Vision Colombia with support from USAID, establishes breastfeeding spaces in vulnerable areas like Suesca, Colombia. These spaces educate and assist pregnant and lactating mothers, emphasizing the importance of breastfeeding for infants' early development. They also aid vulnerable populations, including migrants and refugees, who lack access to health services. Promoting optimal breastfeeding in children under two can save lives and prevent child and maternal deaths in developing countries. VenEsperanza provides humanitarian support to Venezuelan migrants, returning Colombians, and host communities in Colombia, facilitated by USAID and partnering organizations.
opinion / August 4, 2023
Why breastfeeding is men's work too
Awurabena considers how vital it is for men to understand and support women to breastfeed.
publication / March 28, 2024
Discover Our 2023 Annual Report
Find out how our work helped improve the wellbeing of children in Sierra Leone during our 2023 financial year.
opinion / August 1, 2023
Making breastfeeding work in a hunger crisis
For #WorldBreastFeedingWeek Colleen Emary calls for more investment to ensure women can breastfeed when food is in short supply.
press release / September 20, 2023
UN, CSOs Urge Increased News Coverage on Breastfeeding
World Vision, UNICEF, WHO, Alive & Thrive, Helen Keller, Plan and the Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Alliance have conducted a journalism competition to raise awareness on breastfeeding and make a difference for working parents.
publication / May 7, 2024
West and Central Africa Newsletter - April 2024
In this issue themed ‘Building Resilience for Future Generations’, we spotlight strategies and initiatives aimed at supporting children and communities to access the resources, skills and tools that they need to adapt and thrive in a complex and ever-changing context.
article / August 21, 2023
A Nightmare for Mothers: Breastfeeding in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Ghana had made significant progress in breastfeeding practices. The country had implemented successful programmes that led to an increase in the adoption and practice of breastfeeding among lactating mothers across the country.
article / July 26, 2023
Common Myths about Breastfeeding in Emergencies
There are many mistaken beliefs when it comes to breastfeeding infants and young children during emergencies. Here are some of the most common myths surrounding breastfeeding in emergency contexts.