1,000 Days

A groundbreaking study provides the first global quantification of breastfeeding’s role in preventing chronic diseases. The data is stunning and reinforces what we have long advocated: #breastfeeding protection, promotion, and support are lifesaving, cost-effective, and essential. Read the full results here: bit.ly/49fcYEc

Healthy pregnancies need sufficient micronutrients. Daily MMS helps moms and babies survive and thrive. #March4Nutrition

The first 1,000 days shape physical growth, cognitive development, and lifelong health. Kids, families, and economies thrive when we invest in nutrition. #March4Nutrition

The first 1,000 days set the foundation for every day after. When we invest in nutrition, kids, families, and economies thrive. #March4Nutrition

A brighter future begins with investing in the first 1,000 days.

The first 1,000 days between pregnancy and a child’s 2nd birthday set the foundation for all the days that follow.

Paid leave is a public health imperative and something we're fighting to expand for moms, babies and families!

For years, we’ve helped elevate high impact nutrition interventions through our work uplifting the Power 4. Watch this video to learn about how these four essential #nutrition actions (#breastfeeding support, prenatal vitamins, specialized foods for wasting treatment, Vitamin A supplementation) can prevent children from dying of severe malnutrition ⬇️ youtu.be/3FB7N3KB1gc

Good health is at the heart of productivity, human potential, and overall development. Discover how investing in health systems can drive economic growth and job creation. #HealthWorks wrld.bg/fx3t50XF56L

The start of a child’s life is marked by many firsts. Their first feeding. Their first words. Their first steps. Join @unicef_moz to see how you can build the best start in life and a strong future for your child.

This season, we’re celebrating the progress made toward stronger maternal and child health—and recommitting to the policies that ensure every family can thrive in their first 1,000 days.

When it comes to brain development, breastmilk is nature’s superfood.

📍In 2008, the first Lancet series on Maternal and Child Undernutrition was published and brought attention to the power of nutrition for maternal and infant health. 📍Two years later in 2010, 1,000 Days, the organization was born. Since that moment, we've been championing health and nutrition in the first 1,000 days. 📍Now, at 15 years, we're celebrating how far we've come!

Ever wonder about those toddler milks you see near infant formula at the grocery store? Marketed as healthy, but child health experts say otherwise... Watch this video for what you really need to know!

This year, 1,000 Days celebrates 15 years of advocacy, impact, and progress. We’ve spent a decade and a half protecting the first 1,000 days—a window of opportunity 🪟 that shapes lifelong health and equity. Scroll through our timeline of key moments and big wins in nutrition advocacy and celebrate with us 🎉 bit.ly/4adPr7m 🎉

For 15 yrs, SUN has been expanding, transforming lives through nutrition. We've established national platforms. Placed nutrition on the agenda. Fostered multistakeholder coordination. Proven that country-led action works. We're ready for the next chapter scalingupnutrition.org/about/what-we-…

This month, we're celebrating our 15 year anniversary! 1,000 Days has developed an enduring narrative about why the first 1,000 days is a window of opportunity 🪟 that matters for the futures of women, young children and their societies. Thank you for joining us on this journey! 🫶

From pregnancy to a child’s 2nd birthday #nutrition is key to building healthy brains 🧠, bodies 💪 and more prosperous futures 🌠

How can social protection improve nutrition? The🇬🇲 @nana_gambia Nafa programme is a clear example with: 💰Cash transfers for healthy food & family investments paired with 📚Nutrition education It’s more than support — it’s dignity & a chance to thrive. scalingupnutrition.org/progress/sun-s…

Millions of young children and their mothers are struggling to get the nutrition, health care, and support they need to thrive. We must work to protect vulnerable moms and babies everywhere.