I recently emailed World Vision International to find out what their
position on bf education was. I was watching a rather energetic fundraising
program on TV at the time. So this is what I got in reply (my original
email follows their reply):

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> From: Jaime Fields <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re[2]: Information please
> Date: Thursday, January 09, 1997 4:23 PM
>
> Dear Mrs. Kramer,
>
> We appreciate your desire to help the needy around the world and we would
like
> to apologize for the delay in replying to your inquiry.
>
> We encourage breast feeding  and it is a part of the education we provide
in our
> child survival programs in developing countries.  It is important to
teach
> parents the benefits of it to help children grow healthier. We also teach
people
> the importance of it when no drinking water is available so the children
can be
> protected.
>
> We are aware of the World Health Organization code concerning breast
feeding
> substitutes as well.
>
> We hope this information is helpful to you.  If you have further
questions
> regarding this subject, please feel free to call Cathy MacCaul at
206-815-2163.
> She is part of our Public Relations team.
>
> Mr, Jaime Fields, Supervisor
> Customer Communication Services.  World Vision U.S.
>
> ______________________ Reply Separator _________________________________
> Subject: Information please
> Author:  "Athan and Nancy Kramer" <[log in to unmask]> at internet
> Date:    12/14/96 8:07 PM
>
>
> I am watching the World Vision Canada fundraising program and I have a
few
> questions.
>
> Is WVI involved in breastfeeding education?  Do you accept donations of
> artificial baby milk (formula) for distribution in third world countries?

> If so, are you aware of the WHO code concerning breastmilk substitutes?
>
> I can not find any reference to any of these things on the web and I
cannot
> consider donating until I receive answers to these questions.
>
> Thank you kindly
>
> Nancy Kramer
> Port Angeles, WA
>
>