Programs / First Thousand Days
First Thousand Days
Maternal and infant care for the period that decides the rest of a child's life, delivered through clinics that already have the community's trust.
The window from conception to a child's second birthday sets the trajectory for cognition, growth, and immunity. First Thousand Days funds antenatal visits, skilled delivery, nutrition support, and immunization for mothers who would otherwise skip them on cost.
The foundation does not build parallel clinics. It funds the ones already serving these communities and pays for the specific things they cannot cover: staff time, supplies, transport, and follow up.
How it works
Grants go to vetted primary health centers under a per mother funding agreement, with quarterly reporting on attendance, delivery outcomes, and immunization completion.
Who qualifies
Primary health centers and accredited maternity units serving low income communities.
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