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Mums and Babies

The first year of life is critical

Give to support vulnerable mothers and their babies

For mums and babies living in poverty, the first year of a child’s life is critical for survival.

Through generous supporters, Compassion works with mums and babies 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. Mums and Babies 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

830 women

830 women die daily — 302,000 each year — from complications in pregnancy and childbirth, 99 per cent of them in developing countries

For every woman

For every woman who dies approximately 20 others suffer serious injuries, infections or disabilities

4.5 MILLION BABIES

Around 4.5 million babies born this year won’t reach their first birthday, and more than two million will die within one month of life

Threat of death is doubled

For a child born into poverty, the threat of death is doubled

Sources: WHO; UNFPA

Mums and Babies Stories

This Toddler Is as Unique as His Story Feature Story

This Toddler Is as Unique as His Story

Shakul was born with a rare genetic condition in Uganda which means he looks a little different. Without access to a doctor, his parents didn’t understand the reason for his appearance and abandoned him shortly after birth. But God had a plan to care for this young boy.

10 Beautiful Portraits of Motherhood Around the World

10 Beautiful Portraits of Motherhood Around the World

Meet 10 mothers, sisters, aunties and grandmothers who prove love is the strongest force in the world.

It's Life and Death When Quadruplets Are Born Into Poverty

It's Life and Death When Quadruplets Are Born Into Poverty

Jeancilia and Héribert were left alone in the hospital to worry. They were already struggling to raise their children with very little income. How could their precious baby boys survive such poverty?


Give to support vulnerable mothers and their babies


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