Resources
WHO: Ensuring Optimal Feeding of Infants and Children During Emergencies (old)
Two very similar statements both available on the web stating the WHO policy on IFE. The second one ENSURING OPTIMAL FEEDING OF INFANTS...
WHO calls for support for appropriate infant and young child feeding in the current emergency in Lebanon, and caution about unnecessary use of milk products
www.who.int/hac/crises/international/middle_east/Lebanon_appropriate_in…
USAID breastfeeding promotion
Three parts of the USAID breastfeeding promotion policy.
UNHCR policy related to the acceptance, distribution, and use of milk products in refugee settings
UNHCR policy on use of milk products in infant feeding in refugee settings. Originally written in 1989, and updated in 2006 with the he...
The sustainability of Community-based therapeutic care (CTC) in nonemergency contexts
Food and Nutrition Bulletin, 27 (9 Supplement); pp S90-S98
Process Review of the Community Therapeutic Care (CTC) Advisory Services (CAS)
February 2006-January 2007, Nutrition Policy and Practice. On behalf on Concern Worldwide, Malawi.
Preventing and controlling micronutrient deficiencies in populations affected by an emergency, Multiple vitamin and mineral supplements for pregnant and lactating women, and for children aged 6 to 59 months
A joint statement by WHO, WFP and Unicef, providing practical suggestions to minimise the risk of MDD in emergency situations.
Prepare for Disasters - Special information for families with infants or anyone caring for newborns
A web page stating the needs of pregnant and lactating women during emergencies. Has reference to the importance of breastfeeding and r...
Policy Dialogue
Describes how to make IYCF policies, things to think about and gives examples of how it is done. Could be of help in making IFE policy ...