“Mommy & Me” initiative donates baby bags to young mothers
The hampers that were distributed to the mothers on Tuesday
An American citizen born to Guyanese parents is on a mission to change the lives of young mothers across Guyana with her “Mommy and Me” initiative, which caters to the vulnerable.
Jean Nurse, a passionate philanthropist, began the “Mommy & Me” project back in 2014 and it has since been an annual feature, except during the COVID-19 period.
However, on Tuesday, Nurse took the initiative to the David Rose Clinic at West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, which saw at least 35 mothers and expecting mothers benefitting from hampers.
A young mother receiving a stroller
“We have distributed some 315 baby bags since the project was launched in 2014 but we have handed over a total of 135 bags for 2023 thus far,” Nurse told Guyana Times. The initiative caters to expectant mothers and those with newborn babies.
“We distributed baby bags containing 15 to 25 key items needed for mothers and children during the first six months after the birth of the child…”
Members of the Mommy & Me NGO
She further explained that “Mommy & Me” is a non-profit organisation that is funded primarily by kind and civic-minded donors, including friends and family and those closely associated with the organisation.
Nurse, however, noted that as of 2023, US-based company, Amazon, came on board as one of its major sponsors.
Meanwhile, it is the hope that the initiative be taken to all regions across Guyana. In fact, it was already taken to Berbice, Bartica, and Linden.
In addition, Nurse reaffirmed her commitment to ensuring the success of the project, while revealing that she recently started a shoe project that will see mothers in vulnerable communities receiving two pairs of shoes.
