1,000 Days

What 1,000 Days does

1,000 Days is a nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 2010 to make health and well-being during the "first 1,000 days" — the window from pregnancy through a child's second birthday — a policy and funding priority. The organization coined and trademarked the "first 1,000 days" concept and operates as an initiative of FHI Solutions under FHI 360, an international nonprofit headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. Its primary activities center on maternal and child nutrition, breastfeeding support, paid family leave, and WIC-related policy advocacy, with work spanning both the United States (since 2015) and global markets. Programs include the Breastfeeding Resource Hub, Severe Malnutrition Learning Hub, Power 4 nutrition interventions, parent education videos with the CDC, the Black Moms Research Initiative, the "Closing the Gender Nutrition Gap" agenda, and the multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) investment roadmap targeting 45 countries by 2030.

1,000 Days distributes its work through a digital platform built around thousanddays.org, email newsletters, and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube), supplemented by offline advocacy channels including Congressional briefings and the triennial Nutrition for Growth summits. The underlying technology stack is conventional web publishing and email automation rather than proprietary software, and all resources, toolkits, and educational materials are provided free of charge. The organization sits inside a coalition of more than 100 program partners, including WHO, UNICEF, GAIN, Save the Children, CARE, World Vision, the Scaling Up Nutrition movement, the Global Breastfeeding Collective, and the International Coalition for Advocacy on Nutrition (ICAN), which the organization itself launched in 2014.

The business model is grant-funded: 1,000 Days does not sell products or services and generates no earned revenue. Funding comes from institutional grants and donations, with named initial backers including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the U.S. Government, and the Government of Ireland, plus additional foundation and government support. The organization operates with a small core team described as "small but mighty" and pursues a community-led, event-driven go-to-market model that mobilizes parents, advocates, thought leaders, and policymakers through storytelling, surveys, Congressional engagement, and global advocacy summits. Notable policy outcomes credited in part to its advocacy include the US$23+ billion pledged at the 2013 N4G London summit, a US$11 billion U.S. three-year nutrition commitment following the 2021 N4G Tokyo summit, and approximately US$28 billion in pledges at the 2025 N4G Paris summit.

Name

1,000 Days

Legal name

1,000 Days

Website

https://thousanddays.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

1,000 Days is a nonprofit advocacy initiative of FHI Solutions/FHI 360 that drives policy and funding to improve maternal and child nutrition during the first 1,000 days from pregnancy to age two, serving policymakers, parents, healthcare providers, and a global coalition of 100+ partner organizations through grant-funded education, research, and advocacy programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maternal and Child Nutrition Advocacy

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maternal, Infant & Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) Programs (BPADAJAC), Maternal, Child & Family Health Program Funding (HLAJALAG), Breastfeeding, Lactation & Infant Feeding Support (EDACAMAB)

Keywords

• Maternal nutrition advocacy
• Child nutrition policy
• Breastfeeding support resources
• Global health advocacy
• Nonprofit nutrition education

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation and Government Grants: 1,000 Days is funded by major institutional funders including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the U.S. Government, and the Government of Ireland. These grants support the organization's advocacy work, research initiatives, and program development focused on maternal and child nutrition.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

1,000 Days is a nonprofit advocacy initiative that leads efforts to make health and well-being during the first 1,000 days from pregnancy to a child's 2nd birthday a policy and funding priority. The organization provides free educational resources, advocacy toolkits, research compilations, and policy roadmaps for maternal and child nutrition, while mobilizing a coalition of 100+ partners, policymakers, and donors to drive global and U.S. funding commitments for nutrition.

Product overview

1,000 Days is an advocacy organization and initiative of FHI Solutions (FHI 360) that operates primarily as an informational and educational resource platform rather than a technology product. The organization offers a suite of digital resources including the Breastfeeding Resource Hub, Severe Malnutrition Resource Hub, and Power 4 Nutrition Interventions branded materials. Additional offerings include parent education resources covering pregnancy, infant, and toddler stages, advocacy toolkits for Nutrition for Growth summits, research publications including Lancet series materials and American Journal of Public Health supplements, investment roadmaps, and fiscal year advocacy materials. The organization also provides The Lancet Breastfeeding Series resources, FAQ guides for introducing solid foods, and annual Breastfeeding Inspiration Guides for awareness campaigns.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Breastfeeding Resource Hub Comprehensive online hub providing research, advocacy materials, social media toolkits, and guidance on breastfeeding support and best practices for mothers, advocates, and healthcare providers.
• Severe Malnutrition Resource Hub Online learning hub focused on severe malnutrition in children, providing the Power 4 nutrition interventions, scientific research, and advocacy resources for prevention and treatment.
• Power 4 Nutrition Interventions Branded set of four essential nutrition interventions spanning the 1,000-day window: prenatal vitamins, breastfeeding support, Vitamin A supplementation, and specialized foods for wasting treatment.
• Nutrition for Growth Communication Toolkit Communication toolkit with social media assets and key messages for mobilizing commitments at the Nutrition for Growth Summit to end malnutrition.
• Nutrition for Growth Year of Action Advocacy Toolkit Toolkit bringing together priority messages, resources, and social graphics to amplify advocacy for the Nutrition for Growth Summit and commitment-making moments.
• N4G 2025 Advocacy Materials Recommendations for the U.S. government on 2025 Nutrition for Growth Summit pledges and civil society advocacy priorities.
• Healthier Pregnancies and Brighter Futures for Mothers and Babies Global investment roadmap for multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) designed to reach 260 million women in 45 countries by 2030, saving over 600,000 lives.
• Breastfeeding Inspiration Guide Annual guide with resources, social media graphics, and messaging to support World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month celebrations.
• FY25 Nutrition Advocacy Materials Congressional advocacy materials for fiscal year 2025 nutrition funding priorities and recommendations.

Quantifiable outcome

• $35 return for every $1 invested in improving nutrition of mothers and children in the first 1,000 days
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• FHI Solutions (FHI 360)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020In 2020, 1,000 Days joined FHI 360, an international nonprofit working to improve the health and well-being of people in the U.S. and worldwide. FHI 360 serves as the parent organization, providing operational infrastructure and support for the 1,000 Days initiative.
• Alive & ThrivemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner working on maternal and child nutrition initiatives. Listed among 100+ program partners supporting the 1,000 Days mission.
• Save the ChildrenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner dedicated to child health and nutrition. One of many international NGOs collaborating on nutrition advocacy.
• CARE USAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner focused on maternal and child health programs globally. Part of the extensive partner network supporting 1,000 Days advocacy.
• Helen Keller InternationalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner specializing in nutrition and health programs. One of the 100+ organizations in the 1,000 Days partnership network.
• World VisionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner engaged in global health and nutrition programming. Member of the 1,000 Days partner coalition.
• UNICEF USAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. Fund for UNICEF - program partner supporting maternal and child nutrition initiatives globally through the 1,000 Days partnership.
• Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner focused on improving nutrition through food systems and programs. Part of the 1,000 Days partner ecosystem.
• Scaling Up NutritionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUN movement partner - global initiative bringing together governments, civil society, UN agencies, and private sector to improve nutrition. 1,000 Days actively participates in SUN networks.
• World Health Organization (WHO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWHO collaborates with 1,000 Days on breastfeeding guidelines, nutrition recommendations, and global health policy frameworks.
• UNICEFmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNICEF partners with 1,000 Days on global breastfeeding initiatives, nutrition programs, and the Global Breastfeeding Collective.
• U.S. Breastfeeding CommitteemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coalition partner driving collaborative efforts for policy and practices that create a landscape of breastfeeding support across the United States.
• Academy of Breastfeeding MedicinemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical professional organization partner providing clinical expertise for breastfeeding advocacy and guidelines.
• ACTION partnershipmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational consortium of NGOs focused on health and nutrition advocacy, partnering with 1,000 Days on policy engagement.
• International Coalition for Advocacy on Nutrition (ICAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunched by 1,000 Days in 2014 to mobilize more and better resources and policies for nutrition while holding N4G commitment makers accountable for their pledges.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nutrition International: A nonprofit focused on micronutrient supplementation and maternal/child nutrition programs; comparable advocacy footprint and overlapping funder base with 1,000 Days.
• Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement: A global movement uniting governments, civil society, UN agencies, and private sector to improve nutrition—1,000 Days actively participates in SUN networks, making it a co-actor in nutrition advocacy at country and global levels.
• Alive & Thrive: A direct program partner of 1,000 Days focused specifically on maternal, infant, and young child nutrition, including breastfeeding promotion. Operates in the same nutrition-advocacy niche with overlapping donor and policy channels.
• CARE USA: A major international development organization with global maternal and child health programming and nutrition advocacy; explicitly listed as a program partner within 1,000 Days' 100+ partner coalition.
• Action Against Hunger: A global humanitarian organization focused on hunger and malnutrition, sharing the same advocacy targets (nutrition funding, breastfeeding, severe malnutrition treatment) as 1,000 Days.
• Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN): A global nonprofit focused on improving nutrition through food systems and programs; listed as a core program partner of 1,000 Days and competes for the same donor funding and policy influence in nutrition investment.
• Helen Keller International: A nutrition-and-health-focused nonprofit that is a listed program partner of 1,000 Days and addresses overlapping issues including malnutrition prevention and treatment in mothers and children.

Broad incumbents

• World Vision: A large international humanitarian organization with global health and nutrition programming; a listed program partner of 1,000 Days and a significantly larger peer in child-focused advocacy.
• UNICEF: The leading UN agency for child welfare, with substantial global nutrition programming including the Global Breastfeeding Collective—collaborates with 1,000 Days but dwarfs it in scale and country presence.
• Save the Children: A broad international NGO with global child health and nutrition programming; a major program partner within 1,000 Days' coalition and a much larger incumbent in maternal/child health advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/1000days
• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLNEN4w93BoO3zAE0xADCe8ij03N7ewPel
• Facebookfacebook.com/1000Days
• Instagraminstagram.com/first1000days

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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