The Nourishing Hope session #1 recording on rapid needs assessments, Ripple Effects Mapping, IYCF-E Resources & more..
January 2026
SAFE Team - Infant Feeding in Emergencies
We stand at the intersection of public health, emergency response, and equity, working to make sure no family is left behind when disaster strikes.
Welcome to our newsletter!
We are grateful for your interest in and support of infant and young child feeding in emergencies (IYCF-E).
In this issue, you will find:
Feature: Nourishing Resilience #1 Recorded Training - SAFE Team History, Trauma-Informed Counseling, Rapid Needs Assessment.
Upcoming Public IYCF-E Trainings & Events
Clarifying SAFE's Position on Donations in Emergencies: Global Guidance, US Realities, and Our Harm-Reduction Approach
Mapping the Ripples - How SAFE Team Work Creates Lasting Change
The IYCF-E Research Repository
Healing After Disaster: Duke Experts on Mental Healthy & Resilience
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsor Appreciation
Nourishing Resilience Recorded Training: Preparing to Support Infants and Families in Crisis
Begin your journey to learn how to help families feed their babies safely in emergencies with this free recorded training.
This session covers the history of the SAFE Team, an introduction to IYCF-E, how to deal with trauma in families you meet and as a responder, and how to conduct a rapid needs assessment.
The page includes the edited video of the training session, practical handouts, and action steps to help you prepare to support your community. Use these resources to reflect, gather feedback, apply trauma-informed care, and connect with the SAFE Team to support your community.
Mar. 10, 1-2:30 PM - Nourishing Resilience #7 Preparing Resilient Communities Pre-Disaster (pt 1), with Norma Escobar and Love Anderson. Virtual. Register here.
Apr. 14, 1-2:30 PM - Nourishing Resilience #8 Teaching Families, Volunteers, & Site Staff, with Brandi Harrison and Lourdes Santaballa. Virtual. Register here.
Apr. 21, TBD - Infant & Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Essentials for HCPs Through AHEC - continuing education credit available. Virtual. Save the Date
May 12, 1-2:30 PM - Nourishing Resilience #9 Managing On-the-Ground Response with Ashley Michelson, Melinda Delisle, and Rachel Fann. Virtual.Register here.
Jun. 9, 1-2:30 PM - Nourishing Resilience #10 Preparing Resilient Communities Pre-Disaster (pt 2) with Love Anderson and Jodine Chase. Virtual. Register here.
Jul. 14, 1-2:30 PM - Nourishing Resilience #11 Influencing Policies for Better Preparedness with Love Anderson and Tina Sherman. Virtual.Register here.
SAFE Team - Infant Feeding in Emergencies
