Investing in #nutrition can have a huge positive impact on current and future generations. Best of all, it doesn’t take a generation to make a profound change. We can see massive changes from one child to the next through targeted nutrition interventions during the #first1000days, from a mother’s pregnancy to a child’s second birthday. Learn why and how to #InvestInNutrition in the newly released report from the The World Bank: https://lnkd.in/d2jDAAy5
1,000 Days
Public Health
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Fighting for moms and babies and changing the world, 1,000 days at a time.
About us
1,000 Days, an initiative of FHI 360, leads the fight to build a strong foundation for mothers, children, and their nations to thrive. The first 1,000 days from pregnancy to age 2 is a window of opportunity that matters for the futures of women, young children, and their societies.
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- Public Health
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
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- Nonprofit
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- 2010
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- Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, Food, Policy, Global Development, Advocacy, Communications, and Early Childhood Development
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Washington, DC 20036, US
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The early chapters of our life story are written in the first 1,000 days. This is when our immune system, brain, and future prosperity take shape. Yet, 1 in 5 people suffer from severe malnutrition - impacting not only their health but their potential. Together, let's turn the page on malnutrition and set a healthier foundation for generations to come. Read how we can make a difference 👉 https://lnkd.in/d7thWH7n #Nutrition #ChildHealth #First1000Days
NUTRITION IN THE FIRST 1,000 DAYS: A Foundation for Lifelong Health
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Consider this: What's the cost of not investing enough in #nutrition? Joel Spicer of Nutrition International decodes a truth we've been missing - the immeasurable economic strain due to malnutrition, leading to billions in lost productivity and health-related costs annually. Learn more about the undeniable link between nutrition during the #first1000days and its far-reaching impact on the global economy in this Devex article: https://lnkd.in/gF-v3RE2
Opinion: The global cost of inaction on malnutrition
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🍏🍌🍑🥥🥦🫒🐟🥒🥩🍍🍶🫘🌽🍅🫛🥜 Join us on Tuesday 4pm EDT 8pm UTC, on the occasion of #UNGA79 in #NYC to contribute ending malnutrition, on the way to #N4GParis ! Watch live: bit.ly/Together4Nutrition All together with USAID UNICEF UN Women World Health Organization Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Stronger Foundations for Nutrition 外務省MOFA Japan Programme Alimentaire Mondial Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères 🍏🍌🍑🥥🥦🫒🐟🥒🥩🍍🍶🫘🌽🍅🫛🥜
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Supplying children with just two high doses of Vitamin A each year is one of the most cost-effective ways to protect them from blindness, diarrhea, and life-threatening illnesses. Vitamin A deficiency still affects around 190 million preschool-age children globally, but it doesn't have to. Senegal's success in reducing child deaths by 37% over five years highlights the potential of Vitamin A supplementation. Thanks to the efforts of the Senegalese government and partners like USAID’s Neema Project, IntraHealth International Prime, and Helen Keller Intl, the under-five mortality rate dropped from 59 to 37 per 1,000 live births. By 2019, the program reached all districts, ensuring 100% coverage for children aged 6-11 months. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/dPRztqWS However, as polio vaccination campaigns phase out, access to Vitamin A is declining. We must transition supplementation programs to sustainable delivery platforms to maintain this lifesaving intervention. Senegal shows us what's possible when we prioritize proven interventions like Vitamin A supplementation. Let's ensure every child has access to the nutrients they need to grow up healthy and strong. #NutritionMatters #VitaminA #ChildSurvival #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #Power4Nutrition
Vitamin A supplementation helped reduce child deaths in Senegal by 37% in 5 years
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"Every now and then, somebody will ask me what I would do if I had a magic wand. For years, I’ve given the same answer: I would solve malnutrition." Bill Gates Malnutrition is the world’s most widespread health crisis. We have the solutions. Now, we need the will to use them. Read the new #Goalkeepers2030 report from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: https://gates.ly/3MN2yzr
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Kathy Spahn of Helen Keller Intl delivered a powerful message at the #BIFAD event with USAID and Feed the Future, stressing the undeniable and urgent need for optimal nutrition. It's alarming to learn that globally, only 16% of babies and toddlers receive the diverse and nutritious foods they need each day. This is a call to action—access to a well-rounded diet is not optional; it's essential for the growth and development of our youngest generation. Equally crucial is the health and nutrition of mothers during the first 1,000 days of their child’s life. This window is pivotal in shaping their lifelong health and potential. We must prioritize nutrition, making it safe, affordable, and accessible for all. Together, let’s create demand for a healthier future. #NutritionForAll #MaternalHealth #First1000Days #ChildDevelopment
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We are honored to have strong support from Rep. Young Kim and Rep. Rosa DeLauro, proving that when it comes to protecting mothers and children, unity transcends party lines. Their commitment to prioritizing global #nutrition reflects the critical need for sustained US leadership in the fight against #malnutrition. Now, more than ever, we must focus on ensuring that every child has access to the life-saving nutrition they need during the first 1,000 days—a period that sets the foundation for lifelong health and development. A special thank you to our partners, Edesia Nutrition, Eleanor Crook Foundation, and Helen Keller Intl for their unwavering dedication and collaboration in this vital mission. Together, we are driving meaningful progress towards a world where every mother and child can thrive. #CapitolHill #BipartisanSupport #GlobalNutrition #InvestInNutrition #MaternalHealthshowing #First1000Days
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Our latest national report on maternity care access in the United States reveals a stark reality; where you live matters when it comes to the options available for maternity care. While some progress has been made to increase access to care, such as expanding and extending Medicaid, we continue to witness steady reports of obstetric unit closures and workforce shortages. In fact, 1 in every 25 obstetric units in the US shuttered their doors in the last 2 years, resulting in fewer choices, increased stress, and greater travel times for birthing people. The 2024 Nowhere to Go: Maternity Care Deserts in the US report reveals that over 35% of counties are considered maternity care deserts. This means that in 1,104 US counties, there is not a single birthing facility or obstetric clinician. These counties are home to over 2.3 million women of reproductive age and are the resident county of women who gave birth to over 150,000 babies in 2022. Learn about access to maternity care where you live, and how you can take action to help all families get access to care: https://lnkd.in/gJ-hnEkn
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We can unlock the power of 1 billion! Learn how overcoming the #GenderNutritionGap can enrich lives, bolster economies, and create a more equal world. 🌍 A startling number of more than 1 billion adolescent girls and women face the brunt of undernutrition, essential micronutrient deficiencies, and anemia. This gap in nutrition, if not addressed, prompts a chain reaction: hampering girls' focus in school, shrinking their lifetime earnings by 10%, and even impeding mothers' ability to breastfeed. Let's put an end to this cycle with tangible solutions. Gain some powerful insights through this insightful article by @Solianna-Meaza on @FHI360's Degrees blog 👉 https://lnkd.in/dyTHiQ2B Together, we can close the gender nutrition gap! #GenderEquality #NutritionForAll
Closing the gender nutrition gap: A nourishing foundation - Degrees
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