Pictured above: The Survival caregivers work together as they crochet different items, which they will eventually sell in their community.
IntelliTect, your generous support is making a great difference to mothers and their babies at Africa Inland Church (AIC) Ndarakwa in southern Kenya. By supporting their Survival programming, you are giving babies the best possible start in life, ensuring they get the care they need, from before birth until they reach their crucial first birthday. Likewise, mothers are receiving a range of supports from pre- and postnatal care to skill development opportunities.
Ministry Progress at AIC Ndarakwa (January – June 2022)
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- 18 BABIES AND THEIR MOTHERS SERVED
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- 8 BABIES WERE BORN, AND 87.5% HAD A HEALTHY BIRTH WEIGHT
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5 PREGNANT MOTHERS ARE
RECEIVING PRENATAL CARE
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- 1 BABY, ON AVERAGE PER MONTH, RECEIVED MALNUTRITION TREATMENT
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- 8 BABIES REACHED THEIR FIRST BIRTHDAY AND HAVE TRANSITIONED TO THE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
Survival Program Spotlight: Home Visits
Compassion Survival Specialists play a vital role in reinforcing program content so participants can begin integrating their new skills and learnings into their daily lives. Through monthly visits, Survival Specialists offer emotional and social support for both the mother and the child. The one-on-one time allows for more individualized attention and provides an extra measure of personal connection and accountability. During these visits, the specialists check the home environment for any risks or dangers. They offer additional training in any areas the mothers may need, from breastfeeding best practices to parenting skill review. They also lead the mothers through Bible studies, encouraging church attendance and involvement. They end their time by praying with and for these moms, always inviting the Lord into this time, and always pointing them toward a deeper relationship with him.
Renewing Hope for Jane
Dear Friends,
Jane holds baby Joseph, who is 11 months old in this photo. She is reading “The First 1000 Days,” a helpful resource given to her by the center.
Greetings! My name is Jane, and I am the mother of Joseph. My family and I are doing well and I thank God for the continued support that you have consistently offered me.
I was invited to join the Survival program at AIC Ndarakwa when I was six months pregnant with Joseph. I had little knowledge of raising a child, but thankfully I learned a lot at the center. When I gave birth to Joseph, I was attended at a health facility by professional health workers.
I learned about the importance of breastfeeding and chose to nurse Joseph for six months. As a result, Joseph’s immunity is strong. I also received a book titled “The First 1000 Days.” It discussed issues of good health for mothers and babies. It has been a great help to me and my entire family. I have followed up on immunizations to ensure that Joseph is fully immunized. His growth is monitored every month and I am advised accordingly if there are any concerns. I have also been able to attend lessons every month and have learned lots about raising children. I have even been able to share this information with other mothers I know.
Since I joined the program, I enrolled in skills training classes and learned bead work, thread work and cooking. I now earn an income by selling the necklaces, earrings and scarves I make. I also received 10 chickens which will add to our income when we can sell the eggs.
Thank you for your continued support in every step of this journey of raising Joseph.
I pray that God blesses you in all your endeavors,
Jane
Letter edited for clarity.
Recent Survival Activities at AIC Ndarakwa
Caregivers learn cooking and baking skills at the center as another opportunity to generate income. Here, a mother prepares queen cakes (similar to cupcakes) for sale.
