Love for Children and Mothers provided the following services for children and mothers in vulnerable conditions in Addis Ababa City.
- Day Care Services Love for Children and Mothers, through its day care center, offers educational activities and developmental support for children while their mothers pursue short-term training and work. To date, Love for Children and Mothers has provided four-year day care service for 560 children. The daycare center is staffed by trained professionals and volunteers, including early childhood educators, nurse, and social workers, who are responsible for ensuring the children’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development through age-appropriate activities and curriculum. The daycare center also supplies adequate nutritious meals, sleeping places, and playing materials for children. The daycare center also serves as a hub for community engagement, hosting regular parenting workshops and support groups to empower the mothers and strengthen their caregiving skills.
Short-term Training on Income Generating Activities Love for Children and Mothers offers short-term training for these mothers, which is vital for enhancing their skills and increasing their employability. This program equips mothers with essential knowledge in budgeting, entrepreneurship, and specific trades, enabling them to engage in income-generating activities. With improved skills, 500 mothers secured job opportunities or started small businesses, contributing to their families’ financial stability. Moreover, training fosters a sense of community as mothers share experiences and support each other. These initiatives empower single mothers and promote long-term economic growth and resilience within their communities.
Financial Support for Small Business Love for Children and Mothers provides small grants to mothers that could help them start their own businesses, enabling them to achieve financial independence. Coupled with financial literacy training, these programs proved effective in empowering women to manage their income and savings effectively. Love for Children and Mothers also facilitated access to microfinance services and business development support to enable the mothers to start and grow their small enterprises. In the past Love for Children and Mothers observed that small grants to poor mothers are crucial for empowering families and fostering economic stability. Small grants enabled mothers to start businesses, promoting self-sufficiency and financial independence. By engaging in income-generating activities, most mothers improved their families’ living conditions, invested in their child’s education, and improved their family access to healthcare.
Facilitating Employment for Mothers Facilitating employment for poor mothers is essential for fostering economic independence and improving family well being. Love for Children and Mothers facilitated employment, which helped mothers contribute financially, enhance their families’ living standards, and provide for basic needs such as food, healthcare, and education. Employment also promotes self-esteem and personal growth, enabling mothers to break the cycle of poverty. Furthermore, when employed, mothers serve as role models for their children, demonstrating the value of hard work and education. Ultimately, supporting employment opportunities for poor mothers not only transforms individual lives but also strengthens communities, driving social and economic progress.
Psychosocial support Love for Children and Mothers provides psychosocial support and counseling services for mothers in difficult situations to enhance their emotional well-being and resilience. These services include individual and group counseling, where trained professionals address issues such as reproductive health, stress, anxiety, and depression. They also offer guidance on parenting skills, coping strategies, and resource access, fostering a supportive community. By creating a safe environment for discussion and sharing experiences, the program helped mothers to develop healthier relationships with themselves and their children. This holistic approach alleviates immediate challenges and empowers mothers to build a brighter future for themselves and their families, promoting overall mental health and stability.
Advocacy and Awareness Raising Love for Children and Mothers advocate for the rights of mothers and children in vulnerable situations, raising awareness about their needs and promoting policy changes to improve their living conditions.
