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Founded in 2004, We target malnourished Pregnant Mothers with food which increases birth weight What do Mothers do? How does it work? Mothers First Costs.
Mothers First has completely evolved its approach since its foundation in 2004. The evolution from the treatment of severe malnutrition in children to preventing it from happening in the first place. Mothers First recognised that the high rates of malnutrition experienced by mothers during pregnancy were directly linked to babies being born malnourished. A baby who is born malnourished very often will remain malnourished. These babies are often referred to as weak babies and fail to thrive. In the community that we work in, we screen all pregnant mothers for the clinical signs of malnutrition. We know if they are malnourished their unborn baby will also be experiencing malnutrition. To counteract this, we provide a direct food package for the mother during pregnancy and 4 months post-delivery. The package consists of 8 kg of high-quality local food. It also includes a daily supply of essential micronutrients such as Iron and Folic Acid and Calcium. A malnourished mother eating a more nutrient-rich diet will directly help improve her babies nutrition status at birth. On average, the intervention given every month will improve the birth weight by approximately 200g. While this might not seem a lot we must consider that birth weight frequently are less the 2.5kg (5.5 pounds)
How much does it cost to run the program? On average, it costs 10 euros per month to deliver the intervention to each mother. The average length of time a mother is on the program is 9 months equals 90 Euro. Every gram counts.
90 Euro for 200g of a pure human being. Mothers First is run by a small group of volunteers, and so we have no administration costs here in Ireland. Each donation goes directly to the point of most need. Pat Mc Mahon
Founder of Mothers First
17th July 2021
The 100 Women Walk is about doing things differently — and finding joy in doing it together.
It is about putting the feminine quality of nurture at the centre of how we interact with the world.
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13/09/2026
Women have always been at the heart of change, caring for families, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for those who come after them. But no woman should have to do it alone.
This September, Mothers First is asking 100 women to walk together for Mothers First at the 45th Echo Women’s Mini Marathon, standing in solidarity with mothers and women.
Every step is a reminder that when women support women, we become stronger together. And when we come together with a shared purpose, our collective action can create real and lasting impact.
Come walk with us. Walk for women. Walk for mothers. Walk for change.
📅 20 September 2026
📍 Centre Park Road, Cork
Find out how you can be involved by visiting mothersfirst.net. We hope to see you there 💕
We are calling for the 100 Women Walk. If Inspired please share and visit Mothersfirst.net to be part of change happening.
12/09/2026
You know that you are doing something beautiful when a mother says this about your program.
Visit Mothersfirst.net to be inspired into action on this Saturday afternoon.
09/09/2026
🏃♀️🧡 RUN FOR HER. RUN FOR LIFE. 🧡🏃♀️
Every step can help give a mother and her baby a stronger start.
We’re calling on female runners, walkers, friends, and advocates to join our 6KM Women’s Charity Run and help us fund the remaining 6 months of our life-saving maternal nutrition pilot in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
📍 Cork, Ireland
📅 Sunday, 20 September 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM
🏃♀️ 6KM – open to all fitness levels
💚 Why your miles matter:
Every stride you take helps fund prenatal supplements for a mother in need. Your participation and sponsorship will directly support our work to prevent malnutrition before it starts.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, enjoying a gentle walk, or joining with friends — your steps can create real change on the ground.
✨ Run. Walk. Fundraise. Make every mile count. ✨
👉 Ready to make your miles count? Join us and help give mothers and babies a stronger future.
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24/08/2026
€20 can support one mother for one month ❤️
In Congo, Mothers First is supporting mothers during pregnancy with food and supplements.
€20 helps support one mother for one month.
€15 goes directly to the mother through food and supplements.
€5 supports the delivery of the programme.
We are now raising funds for the final 6 months of our pilot programme.
Could you help one mother today?
Every mother matters.
Every baby matters.
Every contribution matters.
🌐 Find out more at mothersfirst.net
20/08/2026
Stronger Mothers. Stronger Futures. ❤️
For more than 20 years, Mothers First has been working to prevent malnutrition before it starts.
Our journey began in Northern India, treating children suffering from malnutrition. In 2015, we changed our approach: what if we could prevent malnutrition by supporting mothers during pregnancy?
That simple but powerful idea has grown into life-changing work and now, into Africa.
🇨🇩In the Democratic Republic of Congo, we are currently running a 12-month pilot programme supporting 41 mothers every month. We urgently need to fund the final six months.
Just €20 supports one mother for one month providing food, supplements and the delivery of the programme.
🇸🇴 In Somaliland, we are listening to communities and supporting locally led initiatives, including a birthing and learning centre, microloans, shelter and plans for dry-land agriculture and kitchen gardens.
Every donation helps us learn, grow and develop models that can be replicated across communities.
💛 Together, we can prevent malnutrition before it starts.
Find out more or support our work:
🌐 https://www.mothersfirst.net/
Last week, we introduced you to the Learning and Community Center in Nasahablood C, Somaliland. 🤍*
Established by Mothers First in partnership with MAGAN Network, the center has already enrolled *30 women*, providing access to Somali literacy, numeracy, and basic life and management skills.
But why is community-based education so important?
According to UNICEF Somalia's 2022 Somaliland Education Brief, the female literacy rate in Somaliland is approximately *23.2%, while around **30.6% of children aged 6–18 are out of school*.
These statistics are national context rather than outcomes of this project. They highlight the wider barriers to education and the importance of bringing accessible learning opportunities into communities.
For the women of Nasahablood C, learning is already underway.
*30 women have taken the first step. And this is only the beginning.*
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