It's similar to a few others, World Vision, for example, in that they offer opportunities to donate in numerous areas. I'm choosing to narrow down the donation to one specific area of need. In Jakarta's impoverished neighborhoods, breastfeeding rates are lower than low. MercyCorps offers a Breastfeeding Kit to help train counselors to support mothers and families (at a clinic) in their efforts to give their children a healthy start. The site mentions that breastfeeding has been called "a natural safety net against the worst effects of poverty." Indonesia's high rate of neonatal mortality and childhood malnutrition could be reduced by improving early and exclusive breastfeeding in these neighborhoods. So, in honor of Mothers' Day, this month I'm asking that if you feel led to donate, consider purchasing a breastfeeding kit to donate to the mothers of Jakarta.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Donation Corner: MercyCorps
This month's donation corner spotlights a big charity: MercyCorps. 
It's similar to a few others, World Vision, for example, in that they offer opportunities to donate in numerous areas. I'm choosing to narrow down the donation to one specific area of need. In Jakarta's impoverished neighborhoods, breastfeeding rates are lower than low. MercyCorps offers a Breastfeeding Kit to help train counselors to support mothers and families (at a clinic) in their efforts to give their children a healthy start. The site mentions that breastfeeding has been called "a natural safety net against the worst effects of poverty." Indonesia's high rate of neonatal mortality and childhood malnutrition could be reduced by improving early and exclusive breastfeeding in these neighborhoods. So, in honor of Mothers' Day, this month I'm asking that if you feel led to donate, consider purchasing a breastfeeding kit to donate to the mothers of Jakarta.
It's similar to a few others, World Vision, for example, in that they offer opportunities to donate in numerous areas. I'm choosing to narrow down the donation to one specific area of need. In Jakarta's impoverished neighborhoods, breastfeeding rates are lower than low. MercyCorps offers a Breastfeeding Kit to help train counselors to support mothers and families (at a clinic) in their efforts to give their children a healthy start. The site mentions that breastfeeding has been called "a natural safety net against the worst effects of poverty." Indonesia's high rate of neonatal mortality and childhood malnutrition could be reduced by improving early and exclusive breastfeeding in these neighborhoods. So, in honor of Mothers' Day, this month I'm asking that if you feel led to donate, consider purchasing a breastfeeding kit to donate to the mothers of Jakarta.
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