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Helping moms & babies in Haiti

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Helping moms & babies in Haiti
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The Need

Of the 5.2 million children who die around the world each year, 75 per cent die in the first year of life. Babies are at risk of death due to premature birth complications, complications during childbirth, infections, pneumonia and diarrhea. But this is preventable. With training and support, moms in poverty can be empowered to raise healthy and happy babies.

Our Response

Critical care
Your support helps secure access to pre- and postnatal care, skilled birth attendants and medical intervention when necessary.

Home-based care
Mothers are visited in their homes monthly by a Survival specialist, who offers education in prenatal care and early child-rearing as well as one-on-one biblical mentoring.

Group-based learning
At these church-based activities, moms learn skills to earn an income and gain vital knowledge including basic literacy, the importance of breastfeeding and how to prevent malnutrition and disease. These groups combat isolation through a supportive community of mothers who, together, learn about the God who loves them.

Haiti Stats

Average number of children in household 2
Average age of first-time mothers 22
Births attended by skilled health personnel 42
Stunted growth from malnutrition 20

Activities

Health care: Moms received medical support throughout pregnancy and delivery. Babies were weighed and measured monthly to track healthy development. Children were also screened for signs of disease or malnutrition. Specialized pediatric checkups were offered twice a year and children received necessary vaccinations on schedule. Because of this care, several conditions were treated with simple medicine that saved children’s lives.

Early stimulation: Babies and young children enjoyed coming to the stimulation rooms at the centres, which were filled with age-appropriate educational toys. At Christmas and their birthdays, children were given toys that sparked curiosity, communication skills and motor skill development. Moms learned how to bond with their children and learned playful exercises to practise at home to encourage healthy growth.

Health education: Health workshops taught moms how to manage family health, hygiene and well-being. Moms at the Saint Louis Survival Program learned about preventative oral care and when professional dental care is needed. Caregivers were shown how to make oral rehydration solutions at home and other simple care products for babies to address common ailments. Moms also learned to recognize when their children need medical assistance from a clinic. Staff taught moms the importance of breastfeeding their babies.

Food assistance: Monthly food kits were provided to caregivers at the Christ-Roi program to ensure they had fortified pantry staples and fresh food. Moms also received instruction in how to prepare nutritious food, appropriate diets for babies to support optimal growth and how to make the most of available food.

Income generation: Moms learned new skills so they could start simple income-generating home businesses or create useful materials themselves to steward their income well. Moms in Saint Louis learned how to make liquid soap so they could create their own cleaning products, increasing hygiene and reducing illness for themselves and their children. Moms in Savane Ouest completed a cooking and patisserie course, giving them valuable income-generating skills. Craft workshops helped moms connect with each other and grow in self-confidence.

Spiritual nurture: During monthly meetings, moms learned more about God’s love and His purposes for them. Moms prayed together at each meeting and were encouraged to share with others the message of hope they received.

Project Stats

This intervention addressed:

Full-term births 4
Illness: Gastrointestinal Diseases 1
Pregnancies 1
Illness: Infections 1
Illness subc: Other 3
Breastfeeding Moms 15
Malnourished Babies - Severely Underweight 33
Attended births 6
Malnourished Babies - Moderately Underweight 38
Normal birth weights 1
Low birth weights 5
Health care: Moms received medical support throughout pregnancy and delivery. Babies were weighed and measured monthly to track healthy development. Children were also screened for signs of disease or malnutrition. Specialized pediatric checkups were offered twice a year and children received necessary vaccinations on schedule. Because of this care, several conditions were treated with simple medicine that saved children’s lives.
Health care: Moms received medical support throughout pregnancy and delivery. Babies were weighed and measured monthly to track healthy development. Children were also screened for signs of disease or malnutrition. Specialized pediatric checkups were offered twice a year and children received necessary vaccinations on schedule. Because of this care, several conditions were treated with simple medicine that saved children’s lives.
Health care: Moms received medical support throughout pregnancy and delivery. Babies were weighed and measured monthly to track healthy development. Children were also screened for signs of disease or malnutrition. Specialized pediatric checkups were offered twice a year and children received necessary vaccinations on schedule. Because of this care, several conditions were treated with simple medicine that saved children’s lives.
Health care: Moms received medical support throughout pregnancy and delivery. Babies were weighed and measured monthly to track healthy development. Children were also screened for signs of disease or malnutrition. Specialized pediatric checkups were offered twice a year and children received necessary vaccinations on schedule. Because of this care, several conditions were treated with simple medicine that saved children’s lives.
Health care: Moms received medical support throughout pregnancy and delivery. Babies were weighed and measured monthly to track healthy development. Children were also screened for signs of disease or malnutrition. Specialized pediatric checkups were offered twice a year and children received necessary vaccinations on schedule. Because of this care, several conditions were treated with simple medicine that saved children’s lives.
Health care: Moms received medical support throughout pregnancy and delivery. Babies were weighed and measured monthly to track healthy development. Children were also screened for signs of disease or malnutrition. Specialized pediatric checkups were offered twice a year and children received necessary vaccinations on schedule. Because of this care, several conditions were treated with simple medicine that saved children’s lives.
Health care: Moms received medical support throughout pregnancy and delivery. Babies were weighed and measured monthly to track healthy development. Children were also screened for signs of disease or malnutrition. Specialized pediatric checkups were offered twice a year and children received necessary vaccinations on schedule. Because of this care, several conditions were treated with simple medicine that saved children’s lives.
Health care: Moms received medical support throughout pregnancy and delivery. Babies were weighed and measured monthly to track healthy development. Children were also screened for signs of disease or malnutrition. Specialized pediatric checkups were offered twice a year and children received necessary vaccinations on schedule. Because of this care, several conditions were treated with simple medicine that saved children’s lives.
Early stimulation: Babies and young children enjoyed coming to the stimulation rooms at the centres, which were filled with age-appropriate educational toys. At Christmas and their birthdays, children were given toys that sparked curiosity, communication skills and motor skill development. Moms learned how to bond with their children and learned playful exercises to practise at home to encourage healthy growth.
Early stimulation: Babies and young children enjoyed coming to the stimulation rooms at the centres, which were filled with age-appropriate educational toys. At Christmas and their birthdays, children were given toys that sparked curiosity, communication skills and motor skill development. Moms learned how to bond with their children and learned playful exercises to practise at home to encourage healthy growth.
Early stimulation: Babies and young children enjoyed coming to the stimulation rooms at the centres, which were filled with age-appropriate educational toys. At Christmas and their birthdays, children were given toys that sparked curiosity, communication skills and motor skill development. Moms learned how to bond with their children and learned playful exercises to practise at home to encourage healthy growth.
Early stimulation: Babies and young children enjoyed coming to the stimulation rooms at the centres, which were filled with age-appropriate educational toys. At Christmas and their birthdays, children were given toys that sparked curiosity, communication skills and motor skill development. Moms learned how to bond with their children and learned playful exercises to practise at home to encourage healthy growth.
Early stimulation: Babies and young children enjoyed coming to the stimulation rooms at the centres, which were filled with age-appropriate educational toys. At Christmas and their birthdays, children were given toys that sparked curiosity, communication skills and motor skill development. Moms learned how to bond with their children and learned playful exercises to practise at home to encourage healthy growth.
Early stimulation: Babies and young children enjoyed coming to the stimulation rooms at the centres, which were filled with age-appropriate educational toys. At Christmas and their birthdays, children were given toys that sparked curiosity, communication skills and motor skill development. Moms learned how to bond with their children and learned playful exercises to practise at home to encourage healthy growth.
Early stimulation: Babies and young children enjoyed coming to the stimulation rooms at the centres, which were filled with age-appropriate educational toys. At Christmas and their birthdays, children were given toys that sparked curiosity, communication skills and motor skill development. Moms learned how to bond with their children and learned playful exercises to practise at home to encourage healthy growth.
Early stimulation: Babies and young children enjoyed coming to the stimulation rooms at the centres, which were filled with age-appropriate educational toys. At Christmas and their birthdays, children were given toys that sparked curiosity, communication skills and motor skill development. Moms learned how to bond with their children and learned playful exercises to practise at home to encourage healthy growth.
Early stimulation: Babies and young children enjoyed coming to the stimulation rooms at the centres, which were filled with age-appropriate educational toys. At Christmas and their birthdays, children were given toys that sparked curiosity, communication skills and motor skill development. Moms learned how to bond with their children and learned playful exercises to practise at home to encourage healthy growth.
Early stimulation: Babies and young children enjoyed coming to the stimulation rooms at the centres, which were filled with age-appropriate educational toys. At Christmas and their birthdays, children were given toys that sparked curiosity, communication skills and motor skill development. Moms learned how to bond with their children and learned playful exercises to practise at home to encourage healthy growth.
Health education: Health workshops taught moms how to manage family health, hygiene and well-being. Moms at the Saint Louis Survival Program learned about preventative oral care and when professional dental care is needed. Caregivers were shown how to make oral rehydration solutions at home and other simple care products for babies to address common ailments. Moms also learned to recognize when their children need medical assistance from a clinic. Staff taught moms the importance of breastfeeding their babies.
Health education: Health workshops taught moms how to manage family health, hygiene and well-being. Moms at the Saint Louis Survival Program learned about preventative oral care and when professional dental care is needed. Caregivers were shown how to make oral rehydration solutions at home and other simple care products for babies to address common ailments. Moms also learned to recognize when their children need medical assistance from a clinic. Staff taught moms the importance of breastfeeding their babies.
Health education: Health workshops taught moms how to manage family health, hygiene and well-being. Moms at the Saint Louis Survival Program learned about preventative oral care and when professional dental care is needed. Caregivers were shown how to make oral rehydration solutions at home and other simple care products for babies to address common ailments. Moms also learned to recognize when their children need medical assistance from a clinic. Staff taught moms the importance of breastfeeding their babies.
Health education: Health workshops taught moms how to manage family health, hygiene and well-being. Moms at the Saint Louis Survival Program learned about preventative oral care and when professional dental care is needed. Caregivers were shown how to make oral rehydration solutions at home and other simple care products for babies to address common ailments. Moms also learned to recognize when their children need medical assistance from a clinic. Staff taught moms the importance of breastfeeding their babies.
Food assistance: Monthly food kits were provided to caregivers at the Christ-Roi program to ensure they had fortified pantry staples and fresh food. Moms also received instruction in how to prepare nutritious food, appropriate diets for babies to support optimal growth and how to make the most of available food.
Food assistance: Monthly food kits were provided to caregivers at the Christ-Roi program to ensure they had fortified pantry staples and fresh food. Moms also received instruction in how to prepare nutritious food, appropriate diets for babies to support optimal growth and how to make the most of available food.
Income generation: Moms learned new skills so they could start simple income-generating home businesses or create useful materials themselves to steward their income well. Moms in Saint Louis learned how to make liquid soap so they could create their own cleaning products, increasing hygiene and reducing illness for themselves and their children. Moms in Savane Ouest completed a cooking and patisserie course, giving them valuable income-generating skills. Craft workshops helped moms connect with each other and grow in self-confidence.
Income generation: Moms learned new skills so they could start simple income-generating home businesses or create useful materials themselves to steward their income well. Moms in Saint Louis learned how to make liquid soap so they could create their own cleaning products, increasing hygiene and reducing illness for themselves and their children. Moms in Savane Ouest completed a cooking and patisserie course, giving them valuable income-generating skills. Craft workshops helped moms connect with each other and grow in self-confidence.
Income generation: Moms learned new skills so they could start simple income-generating home businesses or create useful materials themselves to steward their income well. Moms in Saint Louis learned how to make liquid soap so they could create their own cleaning products, increasing hygiene and reducing illness for themselves and their children. Moms in Savane Ouest completed a cooking and patisserie course, giving them valuable income-generating skills. Craft workshops helped moms connect with each other and grow in self-confidence.
Income generation: Moms learned new skills so they could start simple income-generating home businesses or create useful materials themselves to steward their income well. Moms in Saint Louis learned how to make liquid soap so they could create their own cleaning products, increasing hygiene and reducing illness for themselves and their children. Moms in Savane Ouest completed a cooking and patisserie course, giving them valuable income-generating skills. Craft workshops helped moms connect with each other and grow in self-confidence.
Income generation: Moms learned new skills so they could start simple income-generating home businesses or create useful materials themselves to steward their income well. Moms in Saint Louis learned how to make liquid soap so they could create their own cleaning products, increasing hygiene and reducing illness for themselves and their children. Moms in Savane Ouest completed a cooking and patisserie course, giving them valuable income-generating skills. Craft workshops helped moms connect with each other and grow in self-confidence.
Income generation: Moms learned new skills so they could start simple income-generating home businesses or create useful materials themselves to steward their income well. Moms in Saint Louis learned how to make liquid soap so they could create their own cleaning products, increasing hygiene and reducing illness for themselves and their children. Moms in Savane Ouest completed a cooking and patisserie course, giving them valuable income-generating skills. Craft workshops helped moms connect with each other and grow in self-confidence.
Income generation: Moms learned new skills so they could start simple income-generating home businesses or create useful materials themselves to steward their income well. Moms in Saint Louis learned how to make liquid soap so they could create their own cleaning products, increasing hygiene and reducing illness for themselves and their children. Moms in Savane Ouest completed a cooking and patisserie course, giving them valuable income-generating skills. Craft workshops helped moms connect with each other and grow in self-confidence.
Income generation: Moms learned new skills so they could start simple income-generating home businesses or create useful materials themselves to steward their income well. Moms in Saint Louis learned how to make liquid soap so they could create their own cleaning products, increasing hygiene and reducing illness for themselves and their children. Moms in Savane Ouest completed a cooking and patisserie course, giving them valuable income-generating skills. Craft workshops helped moms connect with each other and grow in self-confidence.
Income generation: Moms learned new skills so they could start simple income-generating home businesses or create useful materials themselves to steward their income well. Moms in Saint Louis learned how to make liquid soap so they could create their own cleaning products, increasing hygiene and reducing illness for themselves and their children. Moms in Savane Ouest completed a cooking and patisserie course, giving them valuable income-generating skills. Craft workshops helped moms connect with each other and grow in self-confidence.
Income generation: Moms learned new skills so they could start simple income-generating home businesses or create useful materials themselves to steward their income well. Moms in Saint Louis learned how to make liquid soap so they could create their own cleaning products, increasing hygiene and reducing illness for themselves and their children. Moms in Savane Ouest completed a cooking and patisserie course, giving them valuable income-generating skills. Craft workshops helped moms connect with each other and grow in self-confidence.
Spiritual nurture: During monthly meetings, moms learned more about God’s love and His purposes for them. Moms prayed together at each meeting and were encouraged to share with others the message of hope they received.
Spiritual nurture: During monthly meetings, moms learned more about God’s love and His purposes for them. Moms prayed together at each meeting and were encouraged to share with others the message of hope they received.
Pastor Henry

ReportA message from a pastor

May the overflowing peace and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you! My name is Pastor Henry Dolcine, and I have the honour of serving the HA0224 centre at Mitspa Evangelical Baptist Church located in the Saint-Louis-du-Nord area in Hait’s Northwestern region.

As I take a moment to look back on the journey of this partnership, my heart is filled with deep gratitude. The work that God has entrusted to us through this collaboration is truly remarkable. It has transformed lives, strengthened families and brought hope to our entire community.

Through the support of this program, the children of our church and the surrounding community receive essential medical care, helping them stay healthy and protected from preventable diseases. Parents have also found renewed strength and new ways to care for their families, which contributes greatly to reducing infant mortality in our area.

We are equally grateful for the activities that empower parents to live better lives — such as seminars on child protection, our parents’ club and the literacy centre for those who never had the opportunity to learn to read or write. It brings us great joy to see parents who can now proudly sign their names, a powerful symbol of growth and dignity.

We also continue to experience spiritual and numerical growth in the church through evangelistic campaigns supported by this partnership. These efforts have strengthened our congregation and expanded the reach of the gospel in our community.

Truly the Survival program remains a vital pillar in the development of both the church and the community. Despite the challenges and sacrifices along the way, we rejoice in seeing how God is using this program to bless so many lives.

May the Lord continue to pour out His grace, peace, strength, courage and patience upon each of you who contribute so faithfully to this mission. May He reward you abundantly for your love and generosity toward the children and families we serve.

With heartfelt thanks and blessings,

Pastor Henry
Sophonie

ReportA message from those your gift helped

Warm greetings to you. My name is Sophonie and I am the mother of a precious little girl named Lyndia. I am so thankful for the opportunity to express my appreciation for your generous support through the Survival program.

Your kindness has been a source of strength and encouragement for me as a mother. Through your support, I have received practical help, emotional care and spiritual encouragement that guide me each day as I raise my daughter. The food kits, health checkups and regular visits from the program have made a real difference in our lives.

I am especially grateful for the moments of learning and sharing with other mothers. These experiences have helped me grow in confidence and faith and they remind me that God is faithful in every season.

Thank you for choosing to bless families like mine. Because of your generosity, little Lyndia is growing healthy and happy, and I am filled with hope for her future.

May God continue to pour His blessings upon you and reward you for your compassion and love.

With gratitude and joy,

Sophonie

ReportA message from a partnership facilitator

Warm greetings to you in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ. My name is Jamesly, and I have the privilege of serving as the Partnership Facilitator for the HA0224 centre, at the Saint-Louis Child Development Centre. I would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude for your faithful and generous support of the Survival program.

Your partnership continues to make a remarkable difference in the lives of mothers and their babies in our community. Through your support, families have access to home visits, nutritious food kits and valuable training sessions that equip mothers with practical skills and knowledge to care for their children. These initiatives not only meet daily needs but also empower families to build stronger, healthier and more hopeful futures.

The impact of your generosity is visible throughout our community. Many mothers now express renewed confidence in raising their children and this sense of empowerment has brought about greater unity and solidarity among families. The church has also embraced its mission more fully, serving as a source of guidance, encouragement and spiritual strength for everyone involved.

Your commitment has truly created a ripple effect, touching lives, inspiring hope and igniting change that will last for generations. The love and care shown through this program have not only improved living conditions but have also planted seeds of faith, courage and resilience in our community.

We thank you sincerely for being a vital part of this journey. Your compassion has become a light in the lives of many families here in Saint Louis.

May the Lord richly bless you for your generosity and for the incredible difference you continue to make.

With heartfelt thanks,

Jamesly