THE FIRST 1,000 DAYS
Mother’s Village is a movement to guarantee the proper nutrition, care, and resources babies need for healthy development to two years old and beyond. With a monthly gift of $40, you can come alongside young families experiencing food insecurity or unreliable access to healthcare, and help ensure the first 1,000 days of a child’s life provide a strong foundation for their future health and wellbeing.
YOUR FAITHFUL GIFT HELPS PROVIDE
PROPER NUTRITION
A woman is guaranteed an extra meal every day during her pregnancy, ensuring both mother and baby get the nutrients they need to thrive.
EDUCATION
A local health volunteer is equipped with the resources to teach breastfeeding techniques, helping new mothers find confidence and ensuring proper feeding for infants.
SUPPLEMENTS
Young mothers are offered nutritional supplements,
supporting good health for them and helping their growing babies reach developmental milestones.
HOME PREPARATION
A family is given help preparing their home for a newborn. Bed nets protect against insect-born pathogens and education on proper handwashing prevents the spread of germs.
SUSTAINABLE FARMING
A family is supplied with the tools, resources, and education for sustainable farming practices, empowering them to fight food insecurity from their own garden.
Featured Mother’s Village Story
Rashida | Community Health Counselor | Bangladesh
When Mother’s Village local partner SATHI started a women’s group project, Rashida eagerly joined. She became an active member and learned about the importance of providing the best care for children in the first 1,000 days of life.
Today, Rashida teaches pregnant and lactating mothers all the valuable lessons she learned, lessons like: the benefits of vaccinations, proper health and hygiene practices, proper nutrition, and more. Rashida also learned about vegetable gardening and poultry rearing. These opportunities have helped her provide nutritious meals and earn an income to help support her family.
She feels a sense of accomplishment knowing that she helped create a better life for her family, her community, and herself.
Making Your Gift Count
Mother’s Village Stories
In India, community health volunteers are working within cultural traditions to advocate for prenatal care. In Malawi, kitchen gardens and chickens are keeping families fed with nutrient-dense food. And in Nigeria, prenatal classes are teaching women how to protect their health. All over the world, women are finding the support they need to help their babies thrive during the first 1000 days of life. Here, you’ll find some of their stories.
Mother’s Village Stories
In India, community health volunteers are working within cultural traditions to advocate for prenatal care. In Malawi, kitchen gardens and chickens are keeping families fed with nutrient-dense food. And in Nigeria, prenatal classes are teaching women how to protect
their health. All over the world, women are finding the support they need to help their babies thrive during the first 1000 days of life. Here, you’ll find some of their stories.
