Where we work

Other countries of interest

The IYCN Project is active in Ghana, Mozambique, Peru and Sierra Leone. Read highlights from these countries below.

Ghana: Improving complementary feeding

To improve the nutritional status of children ages 6-23 months, IYCN is engaging in two projects in Ghana to strengthen infant and young child feeding practices. IYCN has begun a partnership with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and Yedent Agro, an agro-processing company. The aim of the partnership is to improve appropriate complementary feeding practices by promoting the use of a high-quality, fortified complementary food. IYCN will develop and produce social and behavior change communication messages and materials, including radio programs, leaflets, and posters.

Mozambique: Supporting facilities

In October 2010, the IYCN Project will begin assisting the Ministry of Health to strengthen infant and young child feeding counseling and support at health facilities, including support for the country’s Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative. IYCN is developing training curricula, job aids, and behavior change communication materials for mothers and health workers. The project will also provide technical leadership and guidance on nutrition for US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief partners.

Peru: Validating infant feeding indicators

We are supporting the Instituto de Investigación Nutricional in Peru and its partner, California Polytechnic State University, in validating responsive feeding indicators with actual practices. The project will produce field-validated indicators that can be used in large surveys and by program managers to obtain reliable information about responsive feeding practices.

Sierra Leone: Engaging communities

In April 2010, the IYCN Project provided technical assistance to the Ola During Children’s Hospital and the Welbodi Partnership to establish a community-based activity to prevent malnutrition of infants and young children, demonstrating how a hospital can engage communities to combat malnutrition. The project designed a curriculum and trained nurses and nursing aides to conduct activities for the prevention of malnutrition in the area around Ola During Children’s Hospital.

Photos: Aurelio Ayala III, Richard Lord