Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E)

In emergencies, the disruption of basic nutrition, health care, sanitation and social support services impairs the ability of caregivers to meet the nutritional needs of infants and young children what might negatively affect their health status. The support of improved feeding practices under these difficult circumstances should therefore be a priority for humanitarian preparedness and response. This includes not only optimal breastfeeding practices but also complementary feeding and artificial feeding if needed. In fragile contexts, uncontrolled distributions of breastmilk substitutes can undermine recommended breastfeeding practices during the emergency and beyond and must be carefully managed. This online training offers an introduction to recommended IYCF-E actions that protect and support optimal feeding practices. You will learn which interventions are needed in the humanitarian response to support caregivers in breastfeeding, in the preparation of nutritious and safe complementary foods, and in providing safe breastmilk substitutes. Other more specific topics will be discussed such as HIV and infant feeding, re-lactation or twins’ feeding.

The trainer will be happy to receive a short motivational statement so that she knows more about your expectations before the course begins.

Members of ADH Organizations can apply for fee reimbursement. Please check within your organizations regarding the internally announced procedure