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Complementary feeding

Community Video (Senegal): Alimentation Complémentaire

From ages six to nine months, children need a nutritious and varied diet. During this important time, mothers also need the support of their entire family. Ndèye is a young mother in Koungheul, Senegal. She counts on her mother-in-law’s advice and the support of her husband. Her mother-in-law ensures she gives a diverse, nutrient-rich meal to her child, and advises her on the importance of each type of food in proper complementary feeding for a child between 6-23 months of age.

USAID Deputy Mission Director Visits SPRING Program in Kok-Jangak Rayon of Kyrgyz Republic

Nathan Park, Deputy Mission Director of USAID/Kyrgyz Republic, visited SPRING/Kyrgyz Republic on February 8, 2017 in Kok-Jangak rayon, Jalalabad oblast. Mr. Park was visiting USAID programs in the southern region, including a visit to SPRING activity sites in the area. Mr. Park observed a training of community volunteers and joined a household visit to promote appropriate complementary feeding with a family of a young child.

Using Radio to Reach Caregivers More Frequently with Tips on Nurturing and Feeding Young Children

A health worker explains the growth curve of the child to a mother during an outreach service visit.
A health worker explains the growth curve of the child to a mother during an outreach service visit.

In support of Ghana Health Service’s and SPRING’s major commitment to expand training and community support for improved infant and young child care and feeding across northern Ghana, SPRING adapted parts o

Evaluating Nigeria's Community Infant and Young Child Feeding Counselling Package

Community-based infant and young child feeding (C-IYCF) promotion, counseling, and support has been acknowledged as one of the key pillars for improving nutritional status during the critical first 1,000 days. In spite of the global interest in UNICEF's generic C-IYCF Counseling Package, little was known about its impact on IYCF behaviors in the countries where it has been adapted.