Everything changed when 'Maria' fell pregnant at just 13.
At her age, the chances of a normal delivery were almost zero. She gave birth via Caesarean section.
To this day, only one of her breasts produces milk.
#TeensInCrisis: https://t.co/13QrIcoBz0
@swakesho_
This is exactly why initiatives like SAFE LABS matter. Because every child deserves:
✨ A safe space
✨ A voice
✨ A chance to thrive
Looking forward to strengthening collaborations that center dignity, protection, and opportunity for children in informal settlements.
Today, we had the pleasure of hosting the Safaricom Foundation team at Biafra Lions Dispensary, Kamukunji sub-county for a learning visit. We walked them through the Nurturing Care interventions provided at the health facility, community and household levels. The conversation kept circling back to one question: What does responsive caregiving look like in real life? Not on paper, but in the daily rhythm of families.
Around Kamukunji, the answer is showing up in homes and clinics alike. At the household level, Community Health Promoters are checking in with caregivers and sharing simple, doable ways to connect with their babies. It’s mothers turning everyday routines into moments of communication and play. It’s fathers stepping up and taking a more active role in child care. It’s families fashioning toys from whatever is at hand, proving you don’t need money or fancy materials to support early learning.
The same approach is promoted in clinic. At Biafra Lions Dispensary, health workers aren’t just ticking boxes during ANC, immunization, or growth monitoring visits. They’re using those touchpoints to check in with caregivers, ease their worries, and gently guide them on how to read and respond to their child’s cues.
What really stood out was how well these pieces are linking up. From the home to the community to the clinic, caregivers are getting consistent support instead of fragmented advice. The shift is already visible: caregivers sound more confident, dads are showing up more, and kids are brighter, more curious, and more engaged.
It’s a clear reminder that real change rarely comes from overly complex programs. More often, it’s the simple, locally grounded habits—practiced consistently—that move the needle.
Grateful to be walking this path with partners like the Safaricom Foundation, who are just as committed to seeing every child thrive. We’ll keep learning, adjusting, and sharing what works.
#NurturingCare #ResponsiveCaregiving
#ThrivingThroughPlay
#EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #PrimaryHealthCare #UzaziSalama
@hiltonfound@LEGOfoundation@SafaricomFDN@NairobiCityGov@MPESA_FDN
Today, we had the pleasure of hosting the Safaricom Foundation team at Biafra Lions Dispensary, Kamukunji sub-county for a learning visit. We walked them through the Nurturing Care interventions provided at the health facility, community and household levels. The conversation kept circling back to one question: What does responsive caregiving look like in real life? Not on paper, but in the daily rhythm of families.
Around Kamukunji, the answer is showing up in homes and clinics alike. At the household level, Community Health Promoters are checking in with caregivers and sharing simple, doable ways to connect with their babies. It’s mothers turning everyday routines into moments of communication and play. It’s fathers stepping up and taking a more active role in child care. It’s families fashioning toys from whatever is at hand, proving you don’t need money or fancy materials to support early learning.
The same approach is promoted in clinic. At Biafra Lions Dispensary, health workers aren’t just ticking boxes during ANC, immunization, or growth monitoring visits. They’re using those touchpoints to check in with caregivers, ease their worries, and gently guide them on how to read and respond to their child’s cues.
What really stood out was how well these pieces are linking up. From the home to the community to the clinic, caregivers are getting consistent support instead of fragmented advice. The shift is already visible: caregivers sound more confident, dads are showing up more, and kids are brighter, more curious, and more engaged.
It’s a clear reminder that real change rarely comes from overly complex programs. More often, it’s the simple, locally grounded habits—practiced consistently—that move the needle.
Grateful to be walking this path with partners like the Safaricom Foundation, who are just as committed to seeing every child thrive. We’ll keep learning, adjusting, and sharing what works.
#NurturingCare #ResponsiveCaregiving
#ThrivingThroughPlay
#EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #PrimaryHealthCare #UzaziSalama
@hiltonfound@LEGOfoundation@SafaricomFDN@NairobiCityGov@MPESA_FDN
Food may be a source of taste to some and a source of need to others Today is #WorldFoodDay. What are you doing to ensure no one is a slave of #hunger in our world of plenty? Are you aware that #SDG2#ZeroHunger, pledges to end hunger in all countries
Today is #WorldFoodDay. What are you doing to ensure no one is a slave of #hunger in our world of plenty? Are you aware that Sustainable Development Goal 2, #SDG2#ZeroHunger, pledges to end hunger in all countries by 2030.
@ThuliMadonsela3 We are joining Forces to end a pad for a meal by feeding our Young Mothers who are under our #Ujiday program by giving them an opportunity to learn in our Friday economic empowerment program (Linda Dada program)
A step closer in combating food insecurity.. offering a nutritious cup of uji to pregnant and lactating mothers as they wait for free medical services #RightToFood#WorldFoodDay2024
"With 730 million people facing hunger, it is clear there is still much work to be done, and @FAO’s mandate to ensure food security for all is as valid as ever."
-- @FAODG QU Dongyu at #WorldFoodDay: https://t.co/OXyYA3OIIc
#RightToFood#4Betters
Young Mothers waiting in line to get access to free health care services..This was our way of celebrating the international day of the Girl child by bringing services to the community level
Last week on the #IDG we hosted a free medical camp for over 400 people of Kiambiu Urban settlement.
@TemitayoE we are following your lead on #accesstohealthcare for all young mothers
@YoungMothersAF we celebrated our very first cohort of 2024 of women empowerment. This has been a successful back to back training.
Youung women can thrive when given the right opportunity.
#Teenpregnacy#SDGs#TrendingStory
Hello Fam
This week we join the world in celebrating the International Day of the Girl child. Did you know in every 5 girls 2 are already teen mum and this increases their chance of dropping out of school and not living to their full potential @GatesAfrica
During our Free medical camp for the street family..we really encourage the mothers to continue with breastfeeding dispite them being in the street. #WBW2023@GawandeUSAID
Free medical camp for the street family..with the help of #chw it made the work flow easier we did . nutrition health service to mother and child. @Frontline1st@GlobalFund