Infant Rescue Project
Supporting Families,
Protecting Babies
When a mother dies giving birth to her baby in the village, the Infant Rescue Project (IRP) focuses on wrapping support around a close relative who steps up to care for the surviving baby. The death of a mother is far too common in the villages of Malawi due to disease, HIV infection, a mother’s severe malnutrition, or inadequate medical assistance.
Too often, the surviving infants are either abandoned to die, or a grandmother or aunt tries to provide for the baby. The heavy burden of caring for another child results in the infant being passed around to other relatives, depriving them of a stable and nurturing home. Sadly, the baby usually suffers persistent malnutrition, which results in a suppressed immune system.
Our Child Health nurse taking some weight measurements on Rhoda and giving instruction on usage of the formula milk to the granny.
An Unfolding Story
of God's Refuge
The IRP aims to see these babies have a hope and a future by delivering formula and high-protein food supplements for infants, as well as distributing clothes and providing regular healthcare visits.
Through the Passion Center Community Health Network (CHN), we also share the Gospel and offer encouragement and instruction to the relatives. We want them to know they are not alone, and that true hope is available to them and the babies in their care.
How to Get Involved
If you have a heart for these vulnerable babies and want to get involved, consider joining a trip to serve firsthand or donating to this program. Every gift allows us to provide life-saving resources and support.
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Infant Rescue Project
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Infant Rescue Project
“My greatest worry has been finding the needed funds to purchase formula milk which is utterly expensive. I was forced to go for some unhealthy options, and this resulted in her loss of weight.
But this (provision of formula milk and the packages) has brought relief. I am also grateful for how I am regularly prayed for, and just the love from the church team, reminding me I am not alone in this. I am hopeful for my grandchild.”
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Rhoda's Granny
(pictured above)