CHEERinGreece has taken to the conference circuit to present on the plight of breastfeeding refugees in Greece. In June 2019, we presented at the MAINN conference in Lancashire, England, on our findings that breastfeeding rates among refugees are low, and that refugee camps in the Athens area do not adhere to international guidelines for Infant…

CHEERing would like to wish everyone a happy Mother’s Day! Take a look at our new CHEERing artwork from talented young artist Annie Armstrong from Scotland – check out her Facebook page at Annie Armstrong Art

CHEERing Director Anne Merewood was honored to speak at the 12th Galaxias National IBCLC and IBFAN Conference in Athens in April 2019. We applaud the dynamic movement to support and increase breastfeeding rates in Greece and all the champions who organized, attended, and spoke at the conference. It’s an exciting time to be involved with…

Easter weekend in Greece and CHEERing was thrilled to welcome 6 volunteer medics from Medical Volunteers International to an infant feeding training. We discussed the challenges faced in camps and shelters around growth and nutrition, reasons to encourage breastfeeding, and ways to refer children when we identify health issues in our routine checks. We are…

CHEERing offers preventive care and referrals for refugee populations internationally. Our Grow Clinics support mothers and babies in camps and shelters in greater Athens, and in Afghanistan. Each week we weigh, measure, and track infant growth, support nutrition, and provide basic preventive care such as vitamin distribution. Our anemia program manages iron deficiency, and our…

CHEERing spoke about the benefits of breastfeeding on Thursday April 4th at the HIGGS Smart Aid gathering in Metaxourgeio, Athens. Breastfeeding is not only good for the health of the child, but also has positive effects on the mother! Join us! To read more about this event, go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/1182327978598886/