FAMILY PRESERVATION AND EMPOWERMENT
We have protected the lives and family bonds of over 3,700 children under age five.
When a mother comes to our crisis nurseries ready to give up her child, it’s not because she lacks the desire to be a mother or doesn’t love her child. She lacks access to food, employment, medical care or housing. She would rather her child survive in an institution than die in her arms.
There is a better response. By strengthening families, we can preserve a mother’s bond with her child and protect them both from the trauma of disruption. Our response guides families from crisis to sustainability through emergency food relief and economic empowerment.
FAMILY PRESERVATION AND EMPOWERMENT SERVICES
Food relief
Every monthly supply of emergency food relief includes infant formula, maize meal, cooking oil, ground nuts, and nutritional supplements. With food security, mothers and caregivers can focus on the next steps.
Skills training
We partner with international NGOs and local business owners to teach marketable skills like tailoring, rug-making, and goat farming. Participants choose their focus based on interest and market research.
Savings groups
We help families to develop financial resilience with their neighbors. We lead community savings groups that introduce healthy financial habits and a structure for families to grow their earnings together.
Seed capital
We provide seed capital to cover the initial expenses of launching a micro-enterprise. Participants receiving coaching from our staff as they establish their businesses and prepare for life after graduation.