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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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,