Picture above: A Survival specialist instructs caregivers about the benefits of immunizations.
Thank you for your support of mothers and babies at AIC Kathonzweni in Kitui, Kenya. Survival specialists continue care for mothers and babies in the program by delivering resources during home visits, providing spiritual and emotional support to families, and distributing food and hygiene kits to alleviate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The church is allowing group meetings when possible, however caregivers are required to wear a mask at all times.
Survival Statistics at AIC Kathonzweni (January – June 2020)
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- 20 Mothers and their babies received Survival support
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- 3 Compassion-assisted births occurred
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- 100% of babies born at normal weight
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- 2 babies, on average per month, treated for malnutrition
Survival Activities at AIC Kathonzweni
*Note: Since Compassion received reports from Kenya about this Survival center, the country has limited gatherings because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- A Survival specialist facilitates a lesson on bonding and attachment for a caregiver during a home visit.
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- Caregivers participate in a finance class a the center. They learn about budgeting and paying bills.
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- A caregiver and her child learn about proper hand washing techniques in order to prevent the spread of the virus. They also discuss using hand sanitizer and wearing a mask in public.
A Letter from Grace, a Caregiver at AIC Kathonzweni
Dear Friends,
I am grateful to write to you on this day. God is always good. He is our Father and protector, and I always thank Him. My name is Grace. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you in Jesus’ mighty name. I appreciate your support through the Survival program. I am 34 years old, and I live with my beloved husband and our two children in a small traditional house with two rooms. Life in my community is good, despite the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected our daily lives. I earn my income through farming, but it’s been a challenge because we haven’t had enough rain to sustain our crops for a good harvest. My husband works as a carpenter in the village, but due to the lock down and curfew restrictions, his job has challenges that lead to low or no income most days.
I am pregnant and about to deliver my baby. Please pray that God gives me a safe delivery. The doctor told me that I am healthy and the unborn baby is developing well in the womb. I always thank God for the Survival program in my community. The Survival staff are very supportive, and they always love and care for me. I enjoy the center activities and home visits. The staff advise me about life and family. Thank you so much, and may God bless you.
Yours faithfully,
Grace