Moms and Babies Are Thriving in Mexico

My name is Clara, and the neighborhood I live in is a place I find truly beautiful. We are surrounded by mountains, and a lovely river runs nearby. That river is very special to our community, as the women gather there to wash clothes, and we keep it clean through a shared community agreement. You can hear howler monkeys, macaws, and many other birds around us, which makes our home feel peaceful and full of life.

I joined the program when I was three months pregnant, and now my baby is 3 months old. I’m very grateful for the classes they offer. We learn how to care for our babies, from pregnancy through the early years, and this guidance has helped me so much as a new mother.

I am also thankful for the vitamins, medicine, and food we receive. These resources have been a great help to my family. But what I value most is the teaching from God’s Word that we hear in the classes. It strengthens my faith and helps guide me as I raise my children.

Everything I’ve learned through this program has helped me grow as a mother and as a person. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors who make this program possible. Thanks to you, our families receive support and guidance, which are true blessings.

With love,
Clara

Letter edited for clarity.

Survival Snapshots at Iglesia Nacional Presbiteriana Puerta del Cielo

Mothers in this Survival Program look forward to monthly meetings at the church, where they learn practical ways to encourage their babies’ development, enjoy fellowship with other moms, refresh their spirits through God’s Word, and receive helpful items such as groceries, clothing, or household goods to help them care for their children. Below are some snapshots of recent activities.

Lorena

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Survival Program Spotlight: Breastfeeding

UNICEF has called breastfeeding a “natural safety net against the worst effects of poverty.” This is because breastfeeding can protect babies and mothers from life-threatening diseases and set them up for a healthy future at low cost. Sadly, many mothers in poverty today face obstacles to breastfeeding. Malnutrition can slow women’s healing after pregnancy and stop them from producing enough milk for their babies. And even for women who have enough to eat, social stigmas and a lack of education can hold women back from the full benefits of breastfeeding.

The Survival Program teaches new mothers about breastfeeding and helps them establish a positive nursing connection with their babies. Your support helps mothers push past harmful stigmas for the health of their little ones in the most vulnerable months of life.