Mae Jan Church Child Survival Program

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Mae Jan Church Child Survival Program (THAILAND)
South of Tak, Thailand

Baan Klow Tow is a small village located in a rural part of western Thailand. People in this community are extremely poor, and the poverty is especially hard on young mothers. Because of the remote location of the village, transportation to the nearest town is difficult. Only 5% of women have their babies in a medical clinic or hospital.

Most women in this community are uneducated and lack adequate resources to care for their babies, unable to provide even the most basic needs such as food, clothes and medicine. Babies born in this environment face incredible obstacles and the odds of making it to their fifth birthday are slim.

Thankfully, Compassion runs a Child Survival Program (CSP) in this village. Through the Mae Jan Church CSP, young mothers receive life-saving benefits such as:

  • prenatal care
  • food supplements
  • nutritional counseling
  • postnatal health care for both mother and newborn
  • literacy training
  • vocational training

But it’s not just their physical needs that are addressed. Through the CSP they are also introduced to Jesus Christ and a local body of believers who can support and encourage them in their journey as new mothers.

Being a mother is tough. Being a mother in a poor, rural village is unbelievably hard. You can make a difficult life just a bit easier for these mothers. When you support this CSP, you not only give babies a chance at life, but you also give young mothers the opportunity to change their lives.

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$20 monthly

Meet Ketsarin

Ketsarin is 19 years old. She and her three-year old daughter Tawika Sappatai attend the Mae Jan Church CSP. Ketsarin and her husband grow corn and rice, but only earn about 30,000 Baht ($1,000 US) per year, barely enough to cover things like food, clothing and other basic necessities.

Through the CSP, Ketsarin receives life-changing benefits like food, health care, immunizations and literacy training. Beyond the physical support, though, Ketsarin has also found a valuable source of emotional support. At the CSP, Ketsarin has discovered a sense of community, which she says helps her to be a better mother.

“I am feeling like I am not alone because I get to meet with other CSP moms. I also receive attentive care from project staff members, which makes me feel very good.”

Services this center provides:

  • Regular home visits
  • Group Training
  • Pre and post natal care
  • Nutritious foods
  • Bible Studies
  • Childcare lessons
  • Job Skills training








When you support the Child Survival Program, your charity donation helps Compassion’s local partners reduce infant and child mortality by:


  • Preventing illness. Regular prenatal and postnatal checkups contribute greatly to healthy births. And regular doctor visits and immunizations keep infants and toddlers healthy and happy. 
  • Giving children a healthy start. Nutritious food staples and supplements help children grow and stay strong.
  • Providing training. Mother and caregiver training means children receive mental and physical stimulation activities to improve and develop motor skills, social-emotional skills and cognitive development.
  • Empowering mothers and caregivers. Infant development and safety, nutrition, literacy and job training skills are just a few of the topics the Child Survival Program training includes.
  • Offering spiritual nurturing. Mothers establish relationships with Christian Survival Specialists through regular home visits. They also build relationships and a community of faith with other women through local group meetings.
  • Including family training. When possible, fathers and other family members living in the home are included in training to help build a stable, secure environment for the child.

I'd like to commit to supporting this child survival center:

Support This Center >

$20 monthly

 


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