For mothers and their children living in poverty, the first few years of a child’s life are critical for survival.
Through generous supporters, Compassion works with Mums and Babies (known as Child Survival Program) to prevent premature death, secure good health and enable positive development for babies and their caregivers.
In partnership with Compassion, local churches run activities and carry out regular home visits. The program aims for a child and their caregiver to be:
- Physically healthy
- Encouraged in self-confidence and able to build healthy relationships
- Equipped with life skills
- Given the opportunity to hear the gospel message
Through Mums and Babies, you can help provide the support needed for the best start to life.
Why giving to Mums and Babies is so important
20,000 girls below the age of 18 give birth every day in developing countries
800 women die daily — 290,000 each year — from complications in pregnancy and childbirth, 99 per cent of them in developing countries
Babies born to adolescent girls are 50 to 100 per cent more likely to die during their first month of life than those born to older mothers
For every woman who dies approximately 20 others suffer serious injuries, infections or disabilities
Sources: UNFPA; WHO
Mums and Babies Stories
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How I was Saved from Killing my Husband
Her husband hit Maria Elena, as he screamed abuse at her. Between the blows, she caught sight of her children huddled in a corner—tears streaming down their little faces. She couldn’t let this continue; she might die and then what would happen to the children? She knew someone who could fix it—for a price. But the price was so much greater than money. Even so, Maria Elena’s mind was made up. She would pay a man to murder her husband.
Why Do the Poor Have Large Families?
Every child is a gift and a joy. But when income is scarce and a family is already struggling, why do parents expand their families? There are many social, cultural, religious and economic reasons why parents in the developing world have large families. Some might surprise you!