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March 8, 2025
Why Anemia is Holding Women Back
This year, the world will come together to celebrate International Women’s Day under the theme: “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” This year’s theme is a powerful call to action, urging us to unlock opportunities and champion a future where no one is left behind. At 1,000 Days, we believe achieving this vision starts with one fundamental …
February 27, 2025
National Nutrition Month: A Time to Connect
March is our favorite time of year: it’s National Nutrition Month®! At 1,000 Days, we believe that every family, everywhere deserves the opportunity to have a healthy 1,000-day window and beyond – and that starts with access to good nutrition. Decades of research has shown that nutrition plays a foundational role in a child’s development and …
October 29, 2024
RFP for Advocacy Advisor Consultant
Date of Issue: October 24, 2024 Anticipated Period of Performance: November 2024 – January 21, 2025 Proposals Due: November 8, 2024 The Consultant will assist on government and donor relations for the organization. Download the RFP
August 30, 2024
Addressing breastfeeding disparities across the United States
By Valentina Giraldo Lozano, intern at 1,000 Days of FHI 360 Breastfeeding provides a fundamental contribution to early childhood nutrition and health. However, in the United States its benefits are not experienced by everyone equally, as breastfeeding rates vary significantly by race and ethnicity. The national breastfeeding rate in the United States is relatively high: …