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Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition
Globally, undernutrition contributes to nearly half of all child deaths. Undernourished children who survive often suffer lifelong and intergenerational consequences: they are more susceptible to disease and are more likely to have poorer educational outcomes, poorer birth outcomes and reduced economic activity into adulthood. Furthermore, malnutrition during pregnancy increases the risk of preterm births, low birthweight, and infant mortality.
Save the Children's maternal, infant and young child nutrition programs focus on the delivery of evidence-based nutrition interventions during the "first 1000 days," the period from pregnancy to a child's second birthday. Save the Children works with governments, civil society and communities to ensure adequate food and nutrient intake in pregnant women and young children, effective infant and young child feeding practices and the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. Save the children supports immediate and exclusive breastfeeding through the age of six months, and continued breastfeeding through the age of two years.
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Child Nutrition in Somalia: Summary of SMART survey findings
As part of responding to the prolonged drought and preparing for further deterioration of the situation caused by possible failure of gu rain in April-May, Save the Children has undertaken SMART surveys in seven districts to measure the extent of malnutri
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North East Nigeria: Children's lives and futures at risk
Children in North East Nigeria are paying the heaviest price for seven years of brutal insurgency, coupled with months of intensified fighting between insurgents and the Nigerian government. Violence has forced a million children to flee their homes and s
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Toolkit for Infant and Young Child Feeding Counseling Services: A social franchise model
Alive & Thrive is an initiative to improve infant and young child feeding practices by increasing rates of exclusive breastfeeding and improving complementary feeding practices This toolkit includes a brief description of resources in various formats on t
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Resources for IYCF Support Groups
Alive & Thrive is an initiative based in several countries across the globe. It strives to save lives, prevent illness, and ensure healthy growth and development through improved breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices. This publication is a col
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Suaahara Radio Program Design Document
Suaahara is a five year project aimed to improve the nutritional status of women and children in 20 districts of Nepal. The project focuses on improving health and nutrition behaviors at the household level through promotion of Essential Nutrition and Hyg
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My First Baby: Guide for Adolescent Girls
Due to the pervasiveness of early child marriage in Nepal, Save the Children recognizes the need for expanding comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services that reach married adolescent girls and first-time parents. This vulnerable population has