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Empowering and Educating the Communities Through the Maputo Protocol – Symposium
The symposium organised by South African members of the Solidarity for African Women’s Rights (SOAWR) in collaboration with the Malusi Youth Development Organisation (MYDO) marked a significant step in empowering and educating the Malusi communities through the Maputo Protocol (MP). This event, celebrating 20...
Breastfeeding Support Groups in 2023
WBA established breastfeeding support groups to foster peer support among breastfeeding mothers and pregnant women.
Breastfeeding Support Training in 2023
WBA provides breastfeeding training support to Community Health Workers to increase their knowledge and skills in supporting,promoting, and protecting breastfeeding in the communities.
Prevention and Management of Teenage Pregnancy
Although the South African government through relevant departments is tackling teenage pregnancy, teenage pregnancy is still a challenge. A recent publication (2022) based on public sector data captured via the District Health Information System indicated that teenage pregnancies increased between the years 2017 to...
Health-Oriented School Nutrition Education
We developed a teaching strategy to empower primary school teachers to teach nutrition, such that learners would understand nutrition messages and embrace behaviour change to healthy eating and lifestyle. We envision a future generation with a reduced risk of non-communicable diseases, thereby reducing the...
Nutrition Education for Teachers
Effective school nutrition education is a viable strategy to promote healthy eating habits and reduce malnutrition among learners and community members. Evidence has shown that teachers who teach nutrition, need to constantly update their skills in teaching nutrition.
Help babies thrive and grow great
Breastfed infants have a lower risk of diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers in adult years. A healthy infant grows to become a healthy and productive adult able to contribute to the nation’s economy.
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support
With good self-management, people living with diabetes can have a good quality of life and a reduced risk for diabetes complications.
Towards a healthier society
Nutrition education is one of the most enduring, effective, and economic interventions to fight malnutrition and food-related diseases.
Help mothers to breastfeed effectively
When breastfeeding is done appropriately, it lowers infants’ risk for infections, respiratory diseases, diarrhea, and child stunting.