This database aims to collect the best evidence-based documents, tools, and other materials developed by the PVO community for work in child health and development. We hope that this database will enable users to access materials that they can use and/or adapt, and to facilitate linkages with others who are doing similar work in different locations. Wherever possible, we've attached electronic copies of the materials; where electronic files are not available, information is provided on where you can access hard copies.
Why Community Health?
A community health approach:
- Builds partnerships with local people and institutions to create resources within a community
- Improves health provider skills
- Strengthens health systems
- Builds links between communities and formal health systems
- Promotes the use of volunteers for delivery of information, training, and care
CORE Group Participating in CFC
CORE Group is participating in the 2009 Combined Federal Campaign. CFC Code: 88110
Child Health and Development Database
Nutrition An After Thought?
A 2008 Lancet series categorized nutrition as an “after thought” in development priorities.
To address this and catalyze action among policy makers, a consortia of partners, including the World Bank, UNICEF, WHO, WFP, and a range of developing country partners, CSOs and bilateral agencies developed a policy brief, Scaling Up Nutrition: A Framework for Action. The brief outlines key considerations, principles and priorities needed to address under-nutrition.
Learn more about Scaling Up Nutrition: A Framework for Action
Endorse the Framework for Action
Endorsement by your organizations will help to demonstrate the broad consensus among nutrition experts and advocates about what is needed now to address maternal and child under-nutrition.
Send us your organization's logo by March 15, 2010 to contact 'at' coregroupdc.org
Learn More about CORE Group's upcoming spring meeting session on nutrition.