Mothers First

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.*

Earlier this year, we shared the journey of establishing a learning and community centre in Nasahablood C (Jin iyo Insi) Village, approximately 22 km from Hargeisa city. Today, we are excited to share how this space is being used to create meaningful opportunities for women in the community.

With the support of Mothers First and in partnership with MAGAN Network, the centre has become a safe and welcoming place where women can come together to learn, connect, and support one another.

Through the women’s education programme, 30 participants are now developing essential skills in reading and writing, basic mathematics, and life skills. These opportunities are helping women overcome barriers caused by limited access to education, while building confidence and encouraging greater participation within their communities.

Education is more than learning — it is a pathway to independence, empowerment, and a stronger future for families and communities. ✨

We are proud to support initiatives that create lasting change and provide women with the tools they need to thrive.

💙 Together, we can continue creating opportunities for women and communities around the world.

Every €22 Creates Hope ❤️

A healthy pregnancy starts with proper nutrition, access to healthcare, and community support.

Your monthly donation of €22 provides all three.

Swipe to see how every euro is used to help mothers and babies build healthier futures.

Together, we can ensure no mother faces pregnancy alone.

Behind every healthy baby is a mother who was given the support she needed at the right time. 💛

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mothers First works with women at every stage of pregnancy and early motherhood. Some are being assessed for the programme, some are receiving nutrient-rich Super Cereal and essential supplements, and others have already welcomed healthy babies into the world.

Every baby featured in this reel has benefited from this targeted maternal nutrition programme—a reminder of the life-changing impact that timely care and support can have.

Together, we can help more mothers experience healthy pregnancies and give more babies the strongest possible start in life.

❤️ *Donate to our Congo programme today by visiting the link in our bio or www.mothers first.net.*

🤱 A healthy pregnancy begins with proper nutrition.

Every mother deserves the chance to have a healthy pregnancy, and every baby deserves the best possible start in life.

Good maternal nutrition can:
💛 Support healthy birth weights
🧠 Promote healthy brain development
🌱 Improve lifelong health for both mother and child