partnering with the Ministry of Health to host a panel discussion on the importance of breastfeeding. Senegal celebrated its World Breastfeeding Week from December 13- 20th 2018. Child health advocates came together in the nation’s capital with the goal of raising awareness among government authorities, non-governmental organizations and other health partners on the importance of…
From August 1-7, we are joining advocates around the world in celebrating breastfeeding as a vital part of sustainable development.
Translating research into policies for protecting child health is central to the work ARCH conducts around the world. In Senegal, where malnutrition remains a critical challenge, our research found high consumption of commercially produced snack food products among children 6-23 months of age. Many of these snack food products are energy-dense, nutrient-poor, and high in…
Les activités du projet ARCH cherchent à traduire les résultats de recherche en politiques de protection de la santé infantile. Au Sénégal, où la malnutrition reste un défi majeur, nos recherches ont révélé une consommation élevée de collations (snacks) commercialisées chez les enfants âgés de 6-23 mois. La plupart de ces collations sont énergétiques, peu…
The right nutrition during a child’s earliest days can save lives and boost healthy growth and development. Optimal infant and young child feeding practices during the first two years can help Senegalese children reach their full potential. Over the past decade, Senegal has taken important steps to improve child health and nutrition. Yet, there is…
This week, we join countries and communities around the world in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7, 2016). The ARCH team collaborates with partners in empowering women to breastfeed and provide their children with the healthiest start in life—not only with a range of activities this week, but throughout the year. This year’s theme focuses…
ARCH investigated what types of commercially produced foods children under two were eating in Cambodia, Nepal, Tanzania, and Senegal. They also found out what kind of ads mothers saw promoting these foods. The purpose was to inform decision makers about how to improve policies that support infant and young child nutrition.
