Are you celebrating #NationalBreastfeedingMonth this August? Support the cause, and share your love for #breastfeeding. Gear up for #WorldBreastfeedingWeek and #WIC Breastfeeding Week with our breastfeeding inspiration guide. Find the inspirational details here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d7RPVJen #NBM24 #WICbreastfeeding #WBW2024
1,000 Days
Public Health
Washington, DC 1,924 followers
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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http://www.thousanddays.org
External link for 1,000 Days
- Industry
- Public Health
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2010
- Specialties
- Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, Food, Policy, Global Development, Advocacy, Communications, and Early Childhood Development
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1020 19th St NW
Washington, DC 20036, US
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Looking to learn about how exclusive #breastfeeding is improving across the world? Listen in on Aug. 6th to discover the strategies nations are using to reach their infant feeding goals. #NationalBreastfeedingMonth 📅 Mark your calendar & save your spot: https://lnkd.in/gJXZCGni
Strength In Numbers
globalbreastfeedingcollective.org
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Ahead of the launch of the United Nations #SOFI2024 report, I recently sat down with our communications team to delve into the issues closest to my heart—our food systems and the impactful work I lead at the SDG2 Advocacy Hub. We reflected on the state of #hunger and #malnutrition around the world🌍 as highlighted in the 2023 SOFI report. Tomorrow, UN agencies will launch a new report, giving insights on the state of hunger today and the action needed to drive change. I hope the report will move you collaborate and act to drive change. As you learn more about me, I'm eager to hear your story too—what inspires you to make a difference? Let's share and inspire each other in our quest for #GoodFood4All. #FoodSystems #SDG2 #ZeroHunger #BeansisHow
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National Breastfeeding Month is just around the corner! As you make plans for the month, we hope you'll consider joining us for the "National Breastfeeding Month 2024: Celebrating the Weekly Observances!" on Monday, July 29, from 2-3 p.m. ET. Register here: https://bit.ly/3LNidyl
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Invest in #PaidLeave, invest in a healthier and happier future! From encouraging successful #breastfeeding 🤱 to promoting healthier pregnancies🤰 and better birth outcomes 👶, it's a benefit for mother and child and society. Let's champion #MaternalHealth and make paid leave a priority! To learn more about why paid leave matters, check out The Case for Paid Leave in America here: https://lnkd.in/df2-KfQE.
The Case for Paid Leave in America
thousanddays.org
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📢 We're hiring! We're looking for an Advocacy Advisor consultant to help us ensure mothers and children everywhere have a thriving first 1,000 days. Apps close today at 5PM EDT! https://lnkd.in/deeP3r64
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“Just as muscles need food and exercise to grow strong, the brain needs good food and stimulation to develop properly. The #first1000days after conception, known as the ‘golden window’, are crucial,” explains Meera Shekar of the The World Bank in the latest issue of The Economist.
The latest article from The Economist highlights how small investments in #nutrition during the first 1,000 days after conception can transform lives and make the world brainier. 🌎 🧠 The story of Kebita Naima, who endured severe malnutrition while pregnant, highlights how crucial early nutrition is for brain development. Her daughter, born amid these hardships, shows slower cognitive and physical development compared to her better-nourished brother. As Meera Shekar from The World Bank explains, the "golden window" from the third trimester to the second birthday is vital. Well-nourished brains form a million synapses a second, while malnutrition leads to irreversible damage. This underscores the urgent need for targeted nutrition investments to #PowerTheChange for a brighter future for all. Read the full piece to learn more about the power of early nutrition 📰 : https://lnkd.in/dse7qzGK
Small investments in nutrition could make the world brainier
economist.com
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In 2018, a mere 17% of U.S. workers had paid leave provided by their employers. Even more striking, only 5% of the lowest-wage workers, earning an average wage of $10.28 per hour, had access to paid time off. Adding to the issue, women are working later into their pregnancies and returning to work earlier after childbirth than previous generations. Addressing paid leave is crucial for supporting families and ensuring workplace equality. Learn how investment in #PaidLeave in American and ensure a brighter and healthier future for all: https://lnkd.in/df2-KfQE #WorkplaceEquality #FamilySupport
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For the first time, the Olympic Village will feature a nursery where parents can leave their babies. France is also making accommodations for breastfeeding mothers. #gender #equality #WomenInSports
Will the Paris Olympics be the friendliest yet for competing moms?
washingtonpost.com