I stood there afterward, overwhelmed with gratitude. I suddenly understood why God had woken me at 4 a.m.

Beka’s story is a powerful reminder of how knowledge, preparation, and confidence can transform the experience of childbirth. Through simple, practical education, women like Beka are empowered to face one of life’s greatest moments with strength and peace.

Staff from our partner organization are reaching out to a Roma community in the south of Kyrgyzstan.

Our partners in Kyrgyzstan run Pregnancy Health and Childbirth Education classes adapted for both online and in-person instruction. The seminars are six weeks long, and women from all regions of the country,

Danior used to be angry all the time. He was quick to attack and hit the other kids at the children’s home. He had reasons to be angry –

Nine-year-old Abrahim, who lives with cerebral palsy, joined the horse therapy program earlier this year together with his grandparents. When they first arrived, his grandfather, Eleman,

Many mothers of children with disabilities live in deep isolation.

All of these health conditions have multiple underlying causes, but poor dietary habits are high among the risk factors.

Educating disadvantaged communities about their health does not only prevent illnesses and improve their wellbeing, but it can also save lives.

This child was 2 ½ years old and had never walked alone before!

After a couple of sessions on the back of a gentle horse, Jamal now rides with a smile on his face.

Mahabat had infused that young woman with encouragement and confidence that she could do it, and together they did!

Adaptive equipment can make a big difference in a child’s life!

… she will pass this information on as she cares for pregnant and lactating women.

The three staff workers assigned each of the participants to a coach. They were then given materials and taught how to share what they had learned with others.

The staff helped Aygul and her colleagues better understand the effects of CP on the children and ways to increase the children’s mobility.


The doctors were stunned. “You can’t be improving! No matter how many medications we give you, no matter what you do, you will always have to come to the doctor!

The parents of these children hosted a celebration to say thank you to our partners who have helped their families.

Positioning and proper support for children with disabilities is important for their development

Many mothers of children with disabilities experience significant isolation, as caregiving responsibilities often keep them at home for extended periods. These mothers report feelings of suspicion,