A Riverkids nurse checks the progress of a client’s pregnancy at the Riverkids Phnom Penh office, Cambodia, January 2016. The Riverkids Healthy Mom, Happy Baby program assists mothers who live in impoverished areas of Phnom Penh who may not be eligible for free clinical checks at government run health clinics.
A heavily pregnant mother sits with her daughter during a home visit from the Riverkids nurse in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, January 2016. She is part of Riverkids' Healthy Mom, Happy Baby program Mothers selected for this program are those in Riverkids’ target community that experience a range of challenges.
An expectant mother beings supported by the program welcome nurse Leakhena into her home for a community visit.
A Riverkids nurse cleans a 3-day-old baby during a visit to a community supported by the organisation in Phnom Penh. Community visits are an important part of the Healthy Mom, Happy Baby program run by Riverkids, especially in the days following birth when a baby is at high risk from infection of the umbilical cord area.
A mother takes a moment to rest during a home visit from the Riverkids nurse in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, January 2016. Her baby, just 3 days old, sleeps peacefully after being cleaned by the nurse. Riverkids support women and their babies living in high risk communities as part of their Healthy Mom, Happy Baby Program.
A family enjoys using the new baby kit given to them by Riverkids as part of their Healthy Mom, Happy Baby program in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, January 2016. Riverkids provides clothing and hygiene products to new mothers who may have limited means to provide these for their newborn children.
A family enjoys their latest addition in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, January 2016.
A Grandmother holds her new 3-day-old grandchild and carefully applies baby powder provided to the family by Riverkids as part of their Healthy Mom, Happy Baby program. The program supports mothers with healthcare and financial support during pregnancy and the months after birth.
A Grandmother cradles her new grandchild as she carefully applies the baby powder provided to the family. Mothers selected for this program are those in Riverkids’ target community that experience a range of challenges and may find their families at risk from exploitation and human trafficking.