Women and Children First Programmes Manager Annemijn Sondaal with stakeholders in Ethiopia, working together to adapt the community health group approach through the health system.
Women and Children First is supporting the Ethiopian government to establish community health groups.
These life-saving groups will support pregnant women and their children through their maternity journey. They will be implemented and managed through the Ethiopian government’s community health system.
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A group taking on the 3 Peaks Challenge. Could it be you taking part this October? (Photo: Charity Challenge)
Are you ready to push your limits and experience an unforgettable adventure this October?
The National Three Peaks Challenge, Friday 25-Sunday 27 October, is your chance to conquer the highest peaks of England, Scotland, and Wales - Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) - all within 24 hours!
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One of the groups from our previous project in Tower Hamlets, bringing mothers and children together to talk about nutrition
To mark the end of Ramadan, Women and Children First is announcing a new project with support from the Access Foundation, to improve child nutrition among Bengali-speaking communities in the borough of Tower Hamlets in London.
These will help 100 parents and their children towards better diets, giving them the best chance to reach their potential.
Read MoreOur Mother’s Day appeal in 2024 is centred on the story of Thokozani, who attends one of our community health groups in Malawi.
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The full set of toys created for this project.
An update on our toy project in Ghana - the toys are here!
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Bridget Christie headlines a comedy show for Women and Children First (Photo: Sam Lane)
Thanks to all who came to the Leicester Square Theatre for our comedy night, curated and headlined by the legendary Bridget Christie. Together, you have raised an astonishing £9,565.46, smashing our target, and enabling the charity to work with more women, children, mothers, and babies in rural, remote communities.
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Facilitator Fagiru supporting the groups to come up with solutions to the barriers they face in accessing health services.
In Uganda, one in ten people live with a disability. They will require access to health services for issues that can affect anyone in the community. This can include getting a routine vaccination or treatment for malaria.
The reality though is that inaccessible facilities, lack of transportation and high medical costs prevent people living with disabilities from getting the care they are entitled to.
Women and Children First, with our partners, is setting up community health groups to empower them to access the healthcare they need.
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The brilliant Edinburgh Award winning stand-up comedian, actor and writer Bridget Christie is headlining a night of comedy in aid of Women and Children First, joined by her specially chosen funny friends.
Tickets are now on sale for ‘Bridget Christie and Comedy Friends’ at the Leicester Square Theatre on Monday 4th December 2023.
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A community health group treasurer counts the funds raised, providing emergency funds to help people pay for medical care
Women and Children First is recruiting for a trustee with expertise in charity finance to join our board.
Will you join us, and help us work towards our vision of a world where all women, children and young people can survive and thrive? Deadline Sunday 8 October.
One of our community health groups meet in Malawi
This is a great opportunity to use your fundraising, communications, marketing or digital skills and expertise for a small, unique, and effective international development charity – without the commitment of a full Trustee role.
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