World Breastfeeding Week is an annual occasion to raise awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding, empowering mothers with knowledge and skills, and promoting optimal infant nutrition.
Theme: “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All”
To celebrate this event, the Lagos Food Bank through its NUMEPLAN program will engage with breastfeeding mothers referred from our partner Primary Health Centre, empowering them with the knowledge needed to nurture their children through breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices.
Goal:
To promote the importance of breastfeeding and provide support to vulnerable mothers and families.
Objectives:
- To educate nursing mothers living in low-cost communities in Lagos on breastfeeding techniques and support for common breastfeeding challenges.
- To encourage support for breastfeeding among mothers and families.
Date: Monday 5 August, 2024
Beneficiaries: Breastfeeding mothers in low-cost communities.