Why

Improve the lives of mothers and children under five by identifying pregnant women in communities, equipping community health promoters to support women throughout their pregnancy, and ensuring access to health facilities so babies can have the healthiest start possible. 

What

In rural parts of Kenya, like Kitui County, most people live in poverty. The maternal and child death rates are among the worst in the country. With healthcare options limited and often far away from rural populations, CMMB’s work focuses on bringing access closer.

CHAMPS, our signature Children and Mothers Partnership program, was launched in Kenya to remove the barriers to healthcare for women and their children. Since then, it has reduced the rate of maternal and child mortality and improved health. Its success has resulted in the program’s expansion into Kitui Central, Mwingi Central, and Mwingi North Sub-counties. The program’s impact is the result of community involvement, adaptation to local needs, and innovative techniques.

Maternal, Newborn & Child Health

Community health promoters are at the heart of CHAMPS and our work to expand access to maternal and child health services. Equipped, trained, and compensated by CMMB and the local government, they reach the homes of pregnant women to deliver basic care. They share knowledge about maintaining health throughout pregnancy and beyond. They also have strengthened the connection between care at the facility level and the communities they serve by making referrals and coordinating transportation as needed.