**Proposal to UNICEF Libya to Support the Libyan Breastfeeding Organization in Providing

WHO-Approved Breastfeeding Training to Healthcare Providers**

**Introduction**

Breastfeeding is the optimal infant feeding practice, providing essential nutrients and
immunological protection for babies while promoting maternal health and well-being. However,
breastfeeding rates in Libya remain below global standards, highlighting the need for
comprehensive training and support for healthcare providers. The Libyan Breastfeeding
Organization (LBO) is a non-profit organization committed to promoting and supporting
breastfeeding practices in the country.

**Project Proposal**

We propose that UNICEF Libya provide support to the LBO to conduct a 20-hour WHO-
approved breastfeeding training course for healthcare providers across Libya. This training will
equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively support
breastfeeding mothers and infants, contributing to improved breastfeeding rates and overall
infant and maternal health outcomes.

**Objectives**

The primary objectives of this project are to:

1. Enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare providers in breastfeeding practices and
support.

2. Increase the capacity of healthcare providers to provide evidence-based breastfeeding

counseling and support to mothers.

3. Promote the implementation of the WHO's Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in

healthcare facilities across Libya.

**Target Audience**

The target audience for this training will be healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses,
midwives, and community health workers, who are responsible for providing care to mothers
and infants.

**Project Activities**

The project will involve the following activities:

1. Development of training materials based on the WHO's 20-hour breastfeeding training
curriculum.

2. Training of a core group of LBO trainers on the WHO's 20-hour breastfeeding training
curriculum.

3. Conduct of 20-hour WHO-approved breastfeeding training courses for healthcare providers

across Libya.

4. Monitoring and evaluation of the training program to assess its effectiveness and impact on
healthcare providers' knowledge, skills, and practices.

**Project Budget**

The estimated budget for this project is as follows:

Activity | Estimated Cost

------- | --------

Development of training materials | $5,000

Training of LBO trainers | $10,000

Conduct of training courses | $20,000

Monitoring and evaluation | $5,000

Total | $40,000

**Project Timeline**

The project is expected to be completed within 12 months, with the following timeline:

Month | Activity

------- | --------

1-2 | Development of training materials

3-4 | Training of LBO trainers

5-10 | Conduct of training courses

11-12 | Monitoring and evaluation

**Project Evaluation**

The project will be evaluated through a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods,
including:

1. Pre- and post-training assessments of healthcare providers' knowledge and skills.

2. Observation of healthcare providers' breastfeeding counseling and support practices.

3. Collection of feedback from training participants and healthcare administrators.

4. Monitoring of breastfeeding rates and other relevant infant and maternal health indicators.

**Sustainability**

The LBO will develop a sustainability plan to ensure the long-term continuation of the training
program. This plan will include strategies for:

1. Mobilizing domestic resources for training and support activities.

2. Building partnerships with healthcare institutions and professional organizations.

3. Integrating breastfeeding training into existing healthcare education and training programs.

**Conclusion**

We believe that supporting the LBO to provide WHO-approved breastfeeding training to

healthcare providers is a critical investment in the health and well-being of mothers and infants
in Libya. By enhancing the capacity of healthcare providers to support breastfeeding practices,
we can contribute to improved breastfeeding rates and overall health outcomes for the Libyan
population.