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Women Empower Women to Improve Children’s Diets in Nigeria

To bring better infant and young child feeding practices to caregivers like the ones in Kajuru Ward, the FMOH—with support from UNICEF—is rolling out the C-IYCF Counselling Package. As part of the rollout in Kajuru, we conducted a series of meetings about the importance of IYCF with community leaders to sensitize them to the need for better feeding practices.

SPRING/Nigeria Celebrates Achievements in Close Out Event

In November 2016, representatives from the Government of Nigeria, USAID, international NGOs, and civil society organizations gathered for a final meeting to celebrate the achievements and lessons learned through the SPRING project. Active in Nigeria with PEPFAR funding since June 2012, SPRING/Nigeria operated with the goal of reducing maternal and child undernutrition.

Community Video (Burkina Faso): Allaitement Exclusif au Sein Maternel

Ramata has just given birth to a baby girl named Youmali in Gayéri, the East region of Burkina Faso. Convinced by health workers who advised her to practice exclusive breastfeeding (LAM method), Ramata immediately nurses her newborn baby. This is inconceivable for her stepmother Adjima, who believes in traditional practices. For many, the colostrum, or the “first milk” is seen as a danger to the baby. Adjima prefers decoctions (a hot herbal drink).

“Breastfeeding is a Source of Child Health” Campaign in Tash Kumyr

The “Breastfeeding is a Source of Child Health” event took place in Tash Kumyr on Thursday September 22, 2016 with about 110 people in attendance. The function began with remarks from the Health Sector Specialist from the Mayor’s office, the Director of the Family Medicine Center, SPRING’s SBCC & Media Specialist, and a local Family Medicine Center doctor on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and complementary feeding from six to 24 months. Several performances and competitions took place following the speeches.

Healthy Nutrition – Healthy Youth Event in Jalal Abad

The “Healthy Nutrition - Healthy Youth” event brought together 102 competitors from the surrounding colleges of Jalal Abad, who participated in a 5 km distance run, rope pulling, and other competitions. In addition to the competitions testing strength and endurance, the head of the Social Department of Jalal Abad Mayor’s Office, the head of the Health Promotion Unit of Jalal Abad City, the chairman of the Youth Committee, and SPRING’s SBCC specialist spoke on the importance of exercise, dietary diversity, and healthy nutrition.