Mothers2mothers
 South Africa  |  Community/Family

To create an effective, sustainable model of care that provides education and support for pregnant women and new mothers living with HIV/AIDS.

Founded by Dr. Mitchell Besser in 2001, mothers2mothers has developed from a single support group in Cape Town to a multinational NGO with 680 sites in seven countries in sub-Saharan Africa. mothers2mothers is an innovative mentoring program offering comprehensive support for HIV-positive pregnant women and new mothers. Preventing the transmission of HIV from a mother to a child is a straightforward medical procedure. Its simplest application, a single dose of medication to a mother during labor and a dose to her infant shortly after birth, can cut transmission risk nearly in half. With the advent of PMTCT treatment in Africa, the key obstacle to its effectiveness is the need for outreach, education and support for HIV-positive pregnant women and new mothers so they can overcome social and emotional barriers that keep them from accessing medical care.

Mentor Mother

Group meetings and support groups

Community education & outreach

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