Implement specialized spaces that promote, protect, and support breastfeeding in rural health centers of the Cayambe-Pedro Moncayo District.
Location
Cayambe-Pedro Moncayo, Ecuador
Funding
$25,000 USD (current)
Status
In Progress
Phase
Expansion
Start
July 2025
End
December 2028
Funders
TEMI Foundation (own resources)
Cayambe-Pedro Moncayo Health District (counterpart)
Implementers
TEMI Foundation
Local health personnel
Ministry of Public Health
Beneficiaries
Breastfeeding mothers and their babies
Regional families
Health professionals
Users
Approximately 150 mothers monthly
50 trained health professionals
General problems
Low exclusive breastfeeding rates
Lack of adequate spaces for breastfeeding in health centers
Limited training in breastfeeding counseling
Project
Strengthening Breastfeeding through Specialized Rooms
Objective
Contribute to improving maternal and child health through implementing breastfeeding support rooms that promote breastfeeding practice in Andean rural contexts.
Action lines
Physical adaptation of spaces in health centers
Equipment with specialized furniture
Health personnel training
Development of culturally appropriate educational materials
Impact monitoring and evaluation
Expected results
3 breastfeeding rooms functioning at 100%
30% increase in exclusive breastfeeding
50 professionals trained in counseling
500 mothers directly benefited in the first year
Results
3 health centers benefited
150 mothers served monthly
85% user satisfaction
40% increase in average breastfeeding time
Progress
✅ Tabacundo room implemented and functioning (July 2024)
✅ Cayambe room implemented and officially recognized (August 2025)