Our Mother’s Day appeal in 2024 is centred on the story of Thokozani, who attends one of our community health groups in Malawi.
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Martha with her daughter
"They act like a support group for me" Martha's Story
“In our group we learnt about prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV.
"They act like a support group for me. Once I missed my treatment. The group encouraged me to start again. My babies were given treatment too, meaning I could breastfeed them.”
Orientation session of community health volunteers at Finchir Kebele
Ethiopia: Health Appointment Calendars to Benefit Women and Children Into 2022
Women and Children First has been able to extend our antenatal, postnatal and immunisation calendar pilot project, known as Re-cal-l, in the Goro Woreda of Ethiopia into 2022. This is thanks to the support of our donors and partners.
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Mother Agnes, with her baby Miriam - who survived malaria
"There Are Too Many Mosquitoes." Help Mothers Overcome Malaria
Mothers like Agnes in Uganda face dangers. They wake up every morning not knowing if their babies and children will survive.
The catastrophic climate emergency has seen a sharp surge in the number of people suffering from malaria. This deadly disease is reaching record levels.
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Baby Miriam, who got malaria from a mosquito bite in Uganda, putting her young life at risk (Photo: CUAMM)
Give Me A Future To Grow Up For: Our Daily Mirror Story
Uganda is at risk from climate change. The country is witnessing longer, more unpredictable rainy seasons. This increases the risk of malaria and malnutrition, both of which can be fatal. Women and Children First is working with our partners in Uganda to help people affected.
The story of one mother, Agnes, and her 8-month-old baby, Miriam, features in today’s Daily Mirror.
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Women and Children First is proud to be supported by eco-friendly children’s toys and accessories brand For First Steps. Use discount code WCF to get 10% off your first order.
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