Driving Collective Action for Maternal Nutrition
The Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies (HMHB) Consortium plays a central role in advancing global advocacy for maternal nutrition, working to ensure that every woman has access to essential, evidence-based interventions for a healthy pregnancy and birth. As a global platform hosted by the Micronutrient Forum, HMHB brings together governments, donors, researchers, and implementers to translate evidence into action, influence policy, and accelerate the scale-up of life-saving nutrition interventions.
Why Advocacy Matters
Maternal malnutrition remains a critical global challenge, affecting millions of women and contributing to poor health outcomes for both mothers and newborns. HMHB’s advocacy efforts focus on addressing this gap by:
- Raising awareness of the importance of maternal nutrition
- Promoting evidence-based interventions such as Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) and Balanced Energy and Protein (BEP)
- Driving policy change, financing, and program implementation
Through advocacy, HMHB aims to create an enabling environment where nutrition interventions are prioritized, funded, and effectively delivered at scale
Our Advocacy Approach
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1. Evidence-Based Advocacy
HMHB generates, synthesizes, and translates the latest scientific evidence into actionable messages for policymakers and stakeholders. This ensures that advocacy efforts are grounded in data and aligned with global best practices.
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2. Knowledge Translation and Resources
Through its Advocacy Resource Center and Knowledge Hub, HMHB provides a wide range of tools, including, policy briefs, advocacy toolkits, Frequently asked questions (FAQs), Guidance documents and templates, country-level insights and case studies. These resources empower national actors to advocate for stronger maternal nutrition programs.
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3. Convening and Coalition Building
HMHB convenes diverse stakeholders across sectors to build consensus and align priorities. By fostering collaboration among experts, governments, NGOs, and donors, the Consortium strengthens a unified global voice for maternal nutrition.
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4. Supporting National Advocacy
HMHB works closely with countries to: Provide technical assistance for policy adoption Support the introduction and scale-up of MMS and BEP programs Connect national stakeholders with global expertise and funding partners This country-driven approach ensures that advocacy translates into real-world impact.