More on Mama Kits

I just had to share about the latest with Mama Kits.  It’s been a bit quiet on the Mama Kit front the past couple of weeks.  I gave away all of the kits we had, but I did not have enough money to buy more yet.   A while back, a friend of ours from college, Rebekah, asked if she could use Mama Kits as a fundraiser for her preschool.  Each November they pick a charity to help out.  She thought a lot of the moms would want to support Mama Kits.  So she sent home these cute little packets with info on the kits and on our family.  Seriously, how cute is Mercy?  How could you look at that face and not want to give? 

Mama Kit Fundraiser

Well, they raised more than $180. Way to go kiddos! Then Rebekah told me that her church also wanted to raise money for Mama Kits as their Thanksgiving project. How awesome is that?! She sent me another $200 yesterday. Now I have more than enough to buy at least another 100 kits this month, possible more. What a blessing!

Last week we visited another home for teenage mothers. This home hosts up to 20 girls at a time and is run by a group called “Youth for Christ”. They offer prenatal care, bible study, parenting classes, and lessons on sewing, cooking, and other important job skills. The kits will be a big help to these young mothers and to this ministry that, like all charities, is always needing more room in the budget.


Also, my friend Simon Peter and Kelly have agreed to be my feet on the ground here on this project when I am gone.  They will help coordinate the delivery of the kits and make sure they get to the right people.  Simon also has a background in TV, like me.  He has arranged to use some video equipment, and with the help of a filmmaker friend they are going to film the delivery of the latest kits and get interviews with some of the mamas.  This will be a great tool to use to raise more money when I am home.  I hope to be able to speak at some other churches or groups to raise awareness.  This video could also be used by people like you at your churches, play groups, etc. to support mama kits. Every woman deserves the right to a safe delivery and I want to do all I can to help them do just that.

Kelly and Mercy



Simon loading up Mama Kits last month

See these women below.  They, along with two other pregnant women, walked more than 30 minutes uphill to come get a “Mama Kit” last week.  The one in front was due any day.  I hated that I had to tell them I did not have any more kits.  I’m glad Harriett can call them soon and tell them to pick one up.

 

Mamas in Need