I would like to find out whether there is a guideline developed by IYCF-E group or by any country on how to assess the impact or the contribution of Fathers' Support Groups to improve IYCF in emergency. My organization is planning to do a rapid assessment in loations where we operate.
Many thanks
Reach out to Save the Children, they have good content on that for NE Nigeria.
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3 years agoHello,
Here is a paper that may be helpful: Fathers perceptions and personal experiences of complementary feeding of children 6 to 23 months in south-western Zimbabwe : https://worldnutritionjournal.org/index.php/wn/article/view/645 - the paper can give you some ideas about the kinds of questions to ask etc.
Also, I am sure you have seen this: Facilitator's Guide for Father-to-Father Support Groups http://197.253.70.100/jspui/bitstream/123456789/172/1/Facilitator%20Guide.pdf which also may give you some ideas on the messages/questions to ask.
I hope others can contribute too!
Best,
Linda
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3 years agoJust flagging a recent webinar by the World Bank:
Childcare Solutions: Changing fathers’ attitudes and involvement in care and early childhood education
It may be of help and provide ideas for indicators.
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3 years agohello Tamsin.
you are very appreciated. sincerely
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3 years agoHello! I recently gathered a few resources on father support groups/resources for a discussion group within a course I am doing. These are not IYCF-E resources specifically, but I thought they might spark some interest and/or contacts for further exploration. There are French language links as well.
WABA Webinar Engaging Fathers in Breastfeeding
Fathers and breastfeeding in Indonesia
R.O.B.E. (Reaching our Brother Everywhere)
En français:
24 HOUR CRIBSIDE ASSISTANCE [en francais]
Représentations et expériences des pères à propos de l'allaitement
Thank you!
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3 years ago