Sharjah Baby Friendly

Foreword from H.E. Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi

Forty- five years ago, inspired by the far-reaching vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the emirate acknowledged that the children of today would be the leaders of tomorrow.

SBF Office SIgns MOU with UNICEF

Sharjah’s ongoing efforts to provide a conducive environment for children and young adults to thrive, have resulted in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Unicef

A Right Start For A Healthy Future

Premium milk replacer contains a combination of leading technology to increase calf health status as well as performance, promoting leaner and larger frame replacement heifer calves.

25,000Approved hours from Ministry of Health

1055Field Visit conducted during the period of 2012 - 2016

315Evaluations Visits & Meetings conducted

70Lectures & Workshop held in friendly public places

Bodour Al Qasimi honours the executive committee of SBFC and its coordinators in the accredited organisations More

Sharjah Child Friendly City More

UAE city gets close to be named UN’s ‘Child-Friendly City’ More

Sharjah Takes Big Step towards Official Recognition as UNICEF Child Friendly City More

Sharjah Baby-Friendly Emirate Campaign provides mobile room for mothers and babies at Al Majaz Waterfront More

Sharjah Baby-Friendly Emirate Campaign officially launches smart app More

Baby Friendly Health Facilities

The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is an internationally accredited program aiming to create a health care environment that supports breastfeeding as the norm

Mother-Baby Friendly Work Places

All workplaces in the Emirate of Sharjah are expected to obtain the ‘Mother-Friendly’ accreditation

Breastfeeding-Friendly Nurseries

‘Breastfeeding-Friendly Nurseries’ provide information and support to mothers on how to maintain their milk supply and to continue to breastfeed.

Mother-Baby Friendly Public Places

A public place has a responsibility towards the community, and should contribute to “A Right Start for a Healthy Future” by becoming ‘Mother-Baby Friendly’.