Maternal&Child health issue in G8/G20 meeting

In the runup to the G8 and G20 Summits, which it hosted during the last week of June, the Canadian government declared that maternal and child health would be a central focus of the agenda, particularly for the G8. FCI was one of the few international health NGOs that was on the scene in Toronto for these historic meetings, culminating months of advocacy work to ensure that this would be more than just a symbolic step — that the world leaders’ discussion would lead to concrete financial commitments, and that governments will be held accountable for delivering on these commitments. Amy Boldosser, FCI senior advocacy officer, kept colleagues abreast of developments throughout the weekend on Twitter and Facebook, blogged on RH Reality Check and the Blog 4 Global Health, and provided this summary of the summits’ results:

The protestors clashing with police got all the press, but the summits brought important developments for maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS, and reproductive health as well. The G8 released the details of its Muskoka Initiative for Maternal and Child Health on Saturday, a five-year, $7.3 billion package for improving maternal, newborn, and child health and increasing access to reproductive health. It is estimated that at least $20 billion is needed to reach the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets for reduction in maternal and child mortality and reproductive health access by 2015. The Muskoka Initiative doesn’t come close to meeting that $20 billion shortfall, but it is an important start.

The UN Secretary-General has launched a Joint Action Plan to Improve the Health of Women and Children, and governments will be asked to make additional commitments to achieve the MDGs by 2015 at the September 2010 UN High-Level Plenary Meeting on the MDGs. The leaders at the G8 and G20 helped put maternal and child health on the map at this critical time, but simply raising awareness is not enough.
While the funds committed may not have been all we hoped for, there were some pleasant surprises in the communiqué details...



To learn more, read Amy's full report on FCI's website
Source :http://www.familycareintl.org/en/home

BAMBI New Members Coffee Morning at British Club on June 24th,2010

June 24th, 2010 BAMBI New Members Coffee Morning at British Club

Note: New Members Coffee Morning will continue in July and August.
If you are new to BAMBI, please come along to meet other members and make some new friends.
Every fourth Thursday of the month at British Club,
189 Surawongse Rd (entrance is via Silom Road, Soi 18)
9:30am-11:30am.
For further information, call Raphaele Borie at newmembers@bambiweb.org.

Expecting and Breastfeeding Mothers´ Nutrition:La Leche League Thailand

La Leche League International
Announces its fourth meeting Of the series of meetings for Breastfeeding Mothers in Bangkok.

“Expecting and Breastfeeding Mothers´ Nutrition”Thursday, June 24th, 2010, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
at Ladybird International Kindergarten (21 Soi Promsri 2 - Sukhumvit 39)
Discussion topic will focus on sharing tips and ideas on how mothers can get the best of nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Other topics will include starting solids and weaning gradually, with love
Upcoming a new series of meetings: · Benefits of Breastfeeding: Thursday, August 26th, 2010.--

More information please contact " Jenny Perez-Genge:LLL Thailand

Bumps & Babies next meeting on March4th,2010

March 4^th, 2010 BAMBI Bumps & Babies

Gross Motor Development in Infants

Join us as we learn about the fundamentals of Gross Motor Development in infants with Swiss-trained Pediatric Physiotherapist, Flavia Breu. Flavia is a specialized Bobath (Neurodevelopmental) Therapist and has been working for 12 years in Switzerland, Korea and Singapore. She has recently opened her private clinic in Bangkok. Flavia will discuss normal gross motor development in infants and give tips on how we, as parents, can foster and encourage it. In addition, Flavia will explain what to be aware of to detect problems or delays early.

Bumps & Babies is a support group for women of all nationalities who are pregnant, or have recently given birth. This is a great way to meet other expectant mothers or find little tots the same age as yours. Come share your experiences and get the support you need. You can make new friends or partner up with other mums to form a playgroup.

Bumps and Babies meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 9:30-11:30am. Donation: Members 150 baht (with membership card), non-members 250 baht.

For further information, call Kate Besleme: 089-528-9635 or bumps@bambiweb.org.

NEW LOCATION (starting Feb. 4th)
Waterford Diamond
758/14 Sukhumvit Soi 30/1, Sukhumvit Road, (10th floor)
BTS: Phrom Phong or Thong Lo.
Please don't forget to bring your BAMBI membership card and mention "Bumps and Babies" to the security guard for entry to building.

Effective Prenatal Education with Andrea Robertson in Bangkok

Childbirth&Breastfeeding Foundation of Thailand invites you to register for special two days workshop 'Effective Prenatal Education with Andrea Robertson' on Febuary 20-21,2010 at Narai Hotel on Silom road in Bangkok.This special workshop limited to 30 participants and registration fee is only 4500 B.More information please send email to info@cbfthai.org or Fax to 0-2722-0467 or call 08-3228-8886