Malnutrition contributes to more than one-third of child deaths in developing countries. Without proper nutrition, children suffer more severe childhood illnesses, stunted growth, developmental delays, and death. And yet malnutrition is preventable through low-cost interventions early in life.
The Infant and Young Child Nutrition (IYCN) Project is taking action to improve nutrition practices during the critical time from pregnancy through the first two years of life.
Learn more about the urgent need for nutrition interventions.
What’s new
Resources for agriculture project designers
We recently revised two new tools to help maximize nutritional benefits of agriculture projects. Learn more.
Preventing maternal malnutrition: Evidence, challenges, and opportunities
View presentations from our August 16 panel discussion on maternal malnutrition. Learn more.
Engaging grandmothers and men to prevent malnutrition
IYCN hosted a brown bag on August 10 with Judi Aubel of the Grandmother Project. Learn more and download the presentation.
New tools for strengthening community-based nutrition programs
See our collection of resources for reaching caregivers, households, and communities. Learn more.
Event summary: What works for community nutrition programming?
IYCN and partners shared experiences at a July 19 event. View presentations and learn more.
Photos: Aurelio Ayala III, Mike Wang, Richard Franco
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