Anthropometry training video Demonstrates measurement of child weight, length, height and arm circumference, and adult weight and height. Available in English, French and Spanish. Published in 2004, by |
Case study: Development of a Learning Package for the IASC Guidelines on HIV/AIDS in Emergency Settings HIV/AIDS is a complex problem with impacts that extend far beyond the issue of health, into all areas of socio-economic development. One initiative taken by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Task Force (IASC) of the United Nations is the development of Guidelines for HIV/AIDS interventions in Emergency Settings. These guidelines provide valuable... Published in 2005, by |
Evaluation of Infant Feeding in Emergencies Training Modules 1 & 2 An evaluation to assess Modules 1 & 2 of Infant Feeding in Emergencies distributed between April 2005 and February 2006. Published in 2006, by |
Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies - GIFA/ENN Project Final Report July 2003 To strengthen the evidence base of "Infant Feeding in Emergencies Module 1" and "Infant Feeding in Emergencies Module 2" a project was developed between Geneva Infant Feeding Association (GIFA) and the Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN). ENN undertook to evaluate the application of Module 1 to date, and to collate field experiences, in the form of cases... Published in 2003, by |
Infant Feeding in Emergencies Module 1 This module covers how to feed infants, by breastfeeding and, when necessary, other options. It also addresses existing recommendations and protective policies, and gives guidance on how to provide adequate support for appropriate infant feeding. Module 1 provides an overall introduction to infant feeding in emergencies, and explains why it is an important... Published in 2001, by |
Infant Feeding in Emergencies Module 2 Version 1.1 Module 2 aims to provide health and nutrition workers with the basic knowledge and skills to help both breastfeeding and artificially feeding women. The first task is to support breastfeeding women, so that they do not lose confidence and introduce artificial feeds unnecessarily. The next task is to identify and help women who have feeding difficulties. The... Published in 2007, by |
Initial Rapid Assessment (IRA) Toolkit An assessment tool that is being developed to be used in rapid onset emergencies in the first 72 hours. Published in 2007, by |
Knowledge Practice and Coverage (KPC) Survey 2000+ : Module 2 on breastfeeding and infant and young child feeding Knowledge Practice and Coverage (KPC) 2000+ aims to assist projects in planning, conducting, and analyzing a KPC survey, it can be adapted to include infants from 0. Module 2 is the specific section on infant and young child feeding with list of questions (from which one can pick and choose), explanations on how to ask questions, list of indicators and how... Published in 2006, by |
Sphere Nutrition Training Modules Nutrition training modules available on the Internet. They aim to improve the technical capacity for humanitarian response in nutrition. They are aimed at staff with some responsibility for designing or monitoring nutrition related projects and aim to ensure an understanding of the scope and content of Standards in the Food Security, Nutrition and Food Aid... Published in 2011, by |
Training course on Child Growth Assessment This course has been designed for health care providers who measure and assess the growth of children or supervise these activities. It teaches the skills and knowledge needed to measure the weight and length/height of children; plot and interpret growth measurements; and counsel mothers about growth and feeding. Course participants may include... Published in 2006, by |
Training course on the management of severe malnutrition Seven modules with instructors’ and participants’ guides. Published in 2003, by |