Helping Babies Reach Their First Birthday
Mark and Elisabeth, we are so grateful for your support of Compassion Survival in Mtwivila, Iringa, Tanzania. Sadly, around the world, more than 7,000 children die each day within the first year of life, mostly from preventable causes(1). Thanks to your gracious giving, babies served by Compassion Survival have a greater likelihood of reaching their first birthday. Your generosity enables the staff at PAG Mtwivila Student Center to provide critical care to its community’s children at the time of life when they need it the most — at the very beginning! We are pleased to share this update on recent activities at the center and the transformation you have made possible for families. We hope you feel as blessed by this report as they have been by your investment.
1. https://www.unicef.org/publications/files/Child_Mortality_Report_2017.pdf
Survival Statistics for Tanzania
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- Tanzania ministers to 94,313 total children through 437 local church partners (September 2018)
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- XXX mothers and their babies received Survival support in past year
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- 95 churches currently implement Survival services
Survival Statistics at PAG Mtwivila Student Center
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- 3 Compassion-assisted births
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- 4 births recorded in the past year
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- 83% of babies born at normal weight
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- 28 mothers and their babies received Survival support
Your Partnership is Making a Difference in the Lives of Babies in Tanzania
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- New and expectant mothers participate in a sewing class with a teacher. Training for mothers is provided at many church-based centers. The training provides mothers with a skill to generate income. Training is based on the local context.
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- A doctor examines an infant. He checks the child’s height and weight for signs of malnutrition and recommends treatment if necessary. If the child is found to have an illness, the doctor will also prescribe appropriate medicine.
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- A tutor leads mothers in a spiritual formation class. Not only do mothers benefit from Bible study, they enjoy their time together, building important relationships with each other.
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- Mothers show off their recent accomplishments: embroidered sheets and table cloths. As their skills develop, so does their self esteem and confidence.
Babies Move from Surviving to Thriving Because of Your Support
Thanks to your support, these babies have recently reached their first birthday and transitioned to home-based care through Compassion’s Sponsorship Program. They will continue their growth with the guidance provided to them by the staff at PAG Mtwivila Student Center and a loving sponsor.
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- EZEKIEL | Ezekiel lives with his mother and father. His parents are married and sometimes have employment. Ezekiel likes to play with toys and listen to Bible stories.
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- ABIAN | Abian lives with his mother and father. He enjoys playing with dolls and car toys. His parents are married and they both are sometimes employed.
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- ANGEL | Angel lives with her mother, father, a brother and a sister. She is starting to talk. She enjoys playing with dolls and listening to stories. Her parents are married and they both are sometimes employed.
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- MAGRETH | Magreth lives with her mother, father and sister. She likes to listen to stories. Her parents are married and they both are sometimes employed as farmers.
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- ENOCK | Enock lives with his mother, father and sister. He is starting to talk and enjoys snacks. His parents are married and they both are sometimes employed.
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- GIFT | Gift lives with his parents and three brothers. At the center, he enjoys playing with dolls and shows interest in music. His parents are married.
Thank you for faithfully investing in saving babies
Mark and Elisabeth, it is an honor to share this update with you. Thank you again for your caring generosity on behalf of mothers and vulnerable young children in Mtwivila, Iringa, Tanzania. You are providing them with practical resources to survive, and also demonstrating God’s love for them and their families in a powerful way.