𝗢𝗪𝗦 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗶𝗷𝗶𝗴𝗮

𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 7, 2024, 𝗝𝗶𝗷𝗶𝗴𝗮, 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮

On August 7, the OWS Development Fund proudly participated in the celebrations for World Breastfeeding Week held in Jijiga. Represented by our dedicated staff member, Lamia Mohamud Ismail, the event brought together several esteemed guests and leaders in the field of health and child welfare.

Among the notable attendees were the heads of the Regional Health Bureau, the Bureau of Women and Child Affairs, Somali regional state President, humanitarian sector Advisor Ahmed Ismail, Food and Drug Authority Head Abdulahi Mahamud Mataan, Islamic Affairs Office representative Ustaad Junayd Hamse, and leaders from UNICEF, WFP, and WHO for the Somali Region. The event also saw participation from numerous local NGOs, highlighting a strong collaborative effort to promote breastfeeding and support maternal and child health in the community.

These celebrations emphasized the importance of breastfeeding, and the collective efforts needed to raise awareness and foster a supportive environment for breastfeeding. The involvement of OWS Development Fund and other organizations underscores a committed approach to improving health outcomes for mothers and infants.

The event not only celebrated the benefits of breastfeeding but also reinforced the need for continued advocacy and community support. Through initiatives like these, OWS Development Fund aims to promote the health and well-being of mothers and children, ensuring a healthier future for all.
Join us in celebrating and advocating for the vital cause of breastfeeding and the health of mothers and infants.