publication / July 19, 2024
Promotion of Baby-Friendly Health Centres (BFHC)
Between the '90s and early 2000s, Cambodia showed impressive achievement in the percentage of children in Cambodia exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months; however, it later decreased from 74% in 2010 to 51% in 2021 (CDHS). In addition, the country registered low rates of early breastfeeding initiation, with only 54% of new-borns breastfed within 1 hour of birth, even though 98.7% of the births are delivered by skilled birth attendants in Cambodia according to the Cambodia Demographic Health Survey 2021-2022.
publication / July 25, 2024
Promotion of Baby-Friendly Health Centres (BFHC)
Between the '90s and early 2000s, Cambodia showed impressive achievement in the percentage of children in Cambodia exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months; however, it later decreased from 74% in 2010 to 51% in 2021. In addition, the country registered low rates of early breastfeeding initiation, with only 54% of new-borns breastfed within 1 hour of birth, even though 98.7% of the births are delivered by skilled birth attendants in Cambodia according to the Cambodia Demographic Health Survey (CDHS) 2021-2022.
publication / August 24, 2024
Liturgy Guide - Weekend of Prayer & Action Against Hunger 2024
Liturgy Guide - Weekend of Prayer & Action Against Hunger 2024
article / August 9, 2024
The Sound of Hope: A Portable Ultrasound Brings Vital Care to West Bank’s Most Vulnerable
Improving access to quality maternal and child health care in local clinics has been a priority for World Vision’s emergency response to the Middle East Crisis in the West Bank. In just 10 months, we have rehabilitated and/or equipped 39 health clinics, directly benefitting more than 20,000 people with close to US$600,000 in essential materials, including eight mobile ultrasound machines. In the coming months, we will distribute 18 more ultrasound machines and additional emergency obstetric care supplies to clinics in vulnerable communities. As the need grows, World Vision has already supported over 155 villages. Your support can help us reach even more families with basic health care essentials.
article / August 22, 2024
Five-year-old Arina escapes war-torn Donetsk as mental health issues threaten future of Ukraine's children
Arina and her mother Marina once called Velyka Novosilka home, a city close to the war's frontline with danger getting closer each passing day. Mom and daughter fled west for survival. Two years on, they settle in Dnipro, but the scars of war run deep, especially for Arina. Based on reports, the impact is taking a heavy toll on the mental health of Ukrainian children like her.
article / August 9, 2024
A surprising yet simple way to boost Cambodia’s economic growth? Breastfeeding.
Maternity leave is only three months at 50% pay, making it difficult for mothers to continue breastfeeding exclusively for the recommended six-month period. Efforts to extend maternity leave to six months at 100% pay have been...