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 die daily — 302,000 each year — from complications in pregnancy and childbirth, 99 per cent of them in developing countries
For every woman who dies approximately 20 others suffer serious injuries, infections or disabilities
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
For a child born into poverty, the threat of death is doubled
Sources: WHO; UNFPA
Mums and Babies Stories
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.
The Church Gave Me the Opportunity of My Life at My Hardest Moment
Blanca Blandino’s delight at discovering she was pregnant morphed into depression when her partner abandoned her — and she realised she would have to raise her baby alone. Yet, at that same moment, when all seemed lost, her local church gave her an opportunity that changed her life.
Maria's Story: I know I will rebuild my life with God's help
“My heart still cries every time I look at my children. But today I know that, despite all my worries, God is taking care of me.” Maria, 24, a local of Santa Inês in Brazil’s northeast, found out she was pregnant just days after her partner abandoned her. But the local church rallied to her aid and instilled in her a powerful hope. This is her story.