Every mother deserves support, and every baby deserves a good start in life.

Through Kansige Maama, an initiative by Kansige CIC, we’re supporting vulnerable expectant and new mothers in Uganda, with a particular focus on young mothers.

Why Kansige Maama?

Here in the UK, expectant and new mothers can access free baby essentials through initiatives such as Emma’s Diary. In Scotland, families are even provided with a free Baby Box containing essentials to help welcome their newborns.

So we asked ourselves: why can’t we have something similar back home in Uganda?

Something as simple as baby clothes, nappies, blankets and maternity essentials can make a meaningful difference to a mother preparing to welcome her child.

We believe that access to these basic necessities shouldn’t be a privilege. Every mother, regardless of her circumstances, deserves to feel supported, and every baby deserves a warm welcome into the world.

That belief is at the heart of Kansige Maama.

What we’re doing

Having previously supported mothers and babies in Uganda through donations, we’re building on that work with a longer-term vision: to provide practical mother-and-baby care packages to those who need them most.

This year, we’re collecting new and gently used baby clothing in the UK, which we’ll personally transport to Uganda. We’re also raising funds to purchase additional essentials locally.

How your donation will help

Our fundraising target is £800:

* £300 — Additional luggage: Transporting two extra suitcases of donated baby clothing to Uganda.

* £500 — Mother & baby essentials: Purchasing nappies, maternity pads, baby care products and other necessities locally in Uganda.

These donations will help us put together care packages for vulnerable expectant and new mothers.

Our bigger vision

This is just the beginning.

Our hope is that Kansige Maama will grow into a sustainable initiative working alongside hospitals and local communities in Uganda, making essential mother-and-baby care packages more accessible to those who need them.

Because what is considered a basic provision for mothers elsewhere should not feel out of reach for mothers back home.

Whether you donate £5, £10 or simply share our fundraiser, you’re helping us take a step towards that vision.

Thank you for supporting Kansige Maama.

With love, Kansige CIC

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