World Breastfeeding Week 2026
World Breastfeeding Week 2026
Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works
GAIN will be marking World Breastfeeding Week 2026 with reflections and updates on the importance of breastfeeding for child survival, healthy growth and improved nutrition.
About the week
Supporting breastfeeding for healthier children and communities
World Breastfeeding Week is marked every year from 1–7 August to raise awareness of the importance of breastfeeding for children, mothers, families and communities.
Breastfeeding gives children a strong start in life. It supports healthy growth and development, strengthens immunity and contributes to better nutrition outcomes in early childhood. It also forms an important part of wider efforts to improve maternal, infant and young child nutrition.
GAIN recognises the importance of creating supportive environments that enable mothers and caregivers to make informed choices and access the support they need. This includes stronger health systems, informed communities, supportive workplaces and policies that protect and promote optimal infant and young child feeding practices.
2026
Details coming soon
GAIN is currently preparing its activities for World Breastfeeding Week 2026. Please check back soon for updates, resources and opportunities to engage.
Check back soon
What to expect
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Updates
Information on how GAIN will be marking World Breastfeeding Week 2026.
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Resources
Relevant materials and links connected to breastfeeding, infant nutrition and healthy diets.
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Engagement
Opportunities to follow, share and engage with GAIN’s World Breastfeeding Week content.
Previous years
Explore GAIN’s past World Breastfeeding Week Campaigns
Revisit GAIN’s previous World Breastfeeding Week pages for background, messaging and past campaign content.
