Our Programs
Discover our comprehensive programs designed to build sustainable systems of care across African communities through training, education, and empowerment.
Transforming Communities Through Action
Each of our programs is designed to create lasting impact by building local capacity, empowering community members, and establishing sustainable systems of care.
Caregiver Training Program
We empower youth and women as caregivers through practical training for families, school aides, and volunteers, with a focus on newborn care, disability inclusion, and support for the elderly.
Program Features
- Tailored modules on postpartum care, child development, disability support, and eldercare
- Certification of trained caregivers to improve employability and recognition
- Ongoing mentorship and refresher sessions to sustain caregiver competence
Mothers First
Mothers First is CARA's flagship postpartum programme, focused on the first 40 days after childbirth. Trained caregivers provide home visits, maternal education, emotional support, and newborn surveillance to promote safe recovery and bonding.
Program Features
- Home visits during the first 40 days after childbirth
- Support for maternal recovery, newborn health, and nutrition
- Early surveillance to prevent complications and promote bonding
Inclusive Care
CARA's Inclusive Care programme empowers families and schools to provide dignified support for children and people with special needs. We strengthen caregiving at home while promoting inclusive education in classrooms, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn and thrive.
Program Features
- Training and guidance for parents of children with special needs
- Support to schools through SENCO units, teacher training, and care aides
- Linking families to health, education, and social protection services
CareBridge
CareBridge is CARA's community outreach and linkage platform. It identifies households with unmet care needs and connects them to essential health, education, and social services. By bridging the gap between families and formal systems, CareBridge ensures that vulnerable individuals, from new mothers to children with special needs and the elderly, are not left behind.
Program Features
- Mapping households with unmet care needs
- Referrals to clinics, schools, and social protection services
- Follow-up care to ensure continuity from facilities to homes
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