From health facilities to workplaces, from local communities to national policies, the call to prioritise breastfeeding has never been more urgent.
World Breastfeeding Week 2025, celebrated annually from August 1st to 7th, is observed under the theme: “Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems.”
This global campaign calls on governments, health institutions, civil society, and communities to build environments where breastfeeding is protected, promoted, and truly supported, not just in theory, but in lasting and practical ways.
At AYGF, we stand firmly behind this call. For over two decades, we’ve worked to strengthen health systems and community resilience across Nigeria, and breastfeeding remains a vital part of our maternal and child health agenda.
Why Sustainable Support Systems Matter
Breastfeeding is one of the most effective investments for saving lives and improving long-term health. Yet, millions of mothers still face obstacles such as:
- Inadequate maternity leave
- Lack of skilled health support
- Absence of lactation-friendly spaces
- Cultural and social misconceptions
- Minimal male and community involvement
Breastfeeding is not just a personal choice, it is a public health imperative and a shared societal responsibility. This World Breastfeeding Week, AYGF calls on:
- Policy makers to enforce national breastfeeding laws and policies
- Employers to implement workplace support for nursing mothers
- Health institutions to offer continuous and skilled lactation support
- Community leaders to normalise breastfeeding as a cultural value
When breastfeeding is prioritised through sustainable support systems, we pave the way for healthier children, empowered mothers, and stronger societies.
Join the Campaign
As we observe World Breastfeeding Week 2025, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting breastfeeding as a key component of child survival, development, and maternal health. Join AYGF in calling for lasting structures that uplift and protect every mother’s right to breastfeed.
