Resources for VOAD organizations to support including IYCF-E in their response.
All VOADs that interact with families with children under 3 years of age would benefit from coordinating with local infant feeding specialists or the local or state breastfeeding coalition. More about that below.
IYCF-E Basics for VOADs
NVOAD Conference Handout
How can VOADs implement Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies practices into their Emergency Response Protocols? Essential concepts on 1 page.
Points of Distribution
Resources for groups that distribute supplies.
Shelters & Congregate Areas
Resources for groups that host congregate housing.
Direct Survivor Support & DCM
Resources for disaster case managers and other groups
Self-Care for Responders
Tips for caring for yourself while supporting survivors
Chat with Us About Your Org’s Needs
Talk with us about what your organization needs to ensure babies are fed safely in emergencies. Available services include:
- Technical support
- Training programs
- Tabletop exercises
- Policy guidance
- Other types of support