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Thursday, January 24, 2019

Baby Friendly Initiatives Improve Child Nutrition in Tana River County

Mothers in Tana River County can now boast of having healthy babies.This is due to the training they received from World Vision on breastfeeding and good nutrition that prevents childhood diseases.

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Women in South Sudan rise against traditional practices that endanger children’s lives

Fleeing from the fighting in Khorfulus County in eastern Nile on 2013, the South Sudanese women in Dengtoma camps thought their future have ended. They have no idea what fate awaited them as they walked for weeks in the bush. Little did they realize that they would find new friends and allies, women who have the same passion to improve the way they raise their children. In short, they found each other.

August 21st 2018

Breastfeeding Week 2018: Challenging cultural norms to foster exclusive breastfeeding

August 10th 2018

Breastfeeding campaign ends with a celebration in Juba health center; 15,000 people reached in South Sudan

August 8th 2018

Community Support Groups Enhance Breastfeeding in Rural Kenya

Community Support Groups Enhance Breastfeeding in Rural KenyaBy Cynthia Doresi, Communications Specialist, World Vision Kenya

August 6th 2018

Mothers in South Sudan join hands with World Vision to campaign for breastfeeding in the communities

August 6th 2018

Exclusive breastfeeding: Giving your baby a healthy start in life

August 3rd 2018

How does World Vision support breastfeeding?

How does World Vision protect, promote and support breastfeeding?Appropriate Breastfeeding is one of the core interventions in World Vision’s 7-11 Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition Strategy (7 core interventions for women and 11 for children). Appropriate breastfeeding is a vital component in all World Vision nutrition-related programmes.

August 1st 2018

Common Myths about Breastfeeding in Emergencies

Birth Spacing Improves Wellbeing of Children

Sustaining Breastfeeding Together

Exclusive breastfeeding (a diet of breast milk only with no other liquids or solids—not even water) for the first six months of a child’s life is one of the most important interventions to ensure a child’s survival, healthy growth and development.

August 1st 2017

Aissa and one of her sons

“NICe/RAcE project takes care of our children”

Mothers' nutrition group promotes awareness in raising healthy Mozambican children

Mother and Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative - World Vision Uganda

Improving the health and well-being of newborns through the Baby Friendly Hospital Commitments in 23 health facilities in Kitgum District, Uganda.

February 8th 2017

Be like Eman: Learn to provide a healthier diet for your family

October 31st 2016

Promoting maternal and child health after the earthquake

September 15th 2016

Helping mothers take care of their babies

Far away from the hustle and bustle of city life Mina (25) lives in a serene location in Phyakse, Dhading with her husband and 5-year-old son. Her small house in this remote area is surrounded by lush green paddy fields and I take a moment to appreciate the fascinating sight.

August 24th 2016

Breastfeeding Week: balancing work and family life

August 7th 2016

The power of breastfeeding supporters – Exchange in policy implementation in China and Hong Kong

August 5th 2016

Breastfeeding Week: breastfeeding keeps babies healthy

There have been several myths among mothers in remote areas and mothers from ethnic minority groups, passed from generations to generations, which prevent babies from enjoying their mothers’ breastmilk during the first 2 years after birth. One popular myth is that breastmilk is unclean and unhealthy for babies.

August 3rd 2016

Indonesian dad a strong advocate for breastfeeding

August 1st 2016

Breastfeeding: A Key to Sustainable Development

Key Breastfeeding Facts

KEY FACTS ABOUT BREASTFEEDING

Op-Ed: Balancing work and family life - Mothers need to have more flexibility

Breastfeeding Programme Success in Tanzania

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July 26th 2016

Responding to Breastfeeding Complications Among Refugee Mothers

World Vision Uganda through its Breast Feeding corners is currently responding to all breast feeding complications experienced and being reported among refugee mothers.