📅 Date: July 30, 2024
📍 Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Maternal and Newborn Care Kit Distribution
In July 2024, the Kia Yusuf Foundation carried out a maternal and newborn care kit distribution in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, focused on supporting mothers during the early postnatal period and ensuring newborns had access to essential daily items at a critical stage of life.
The distribution was conducted in a safe, structured setting to ensure privacy, dignity, and ease of access for mothers with newborns. Care kits were prepared and provided directly to mothers, with attention given to practical needs commonly faced during the weeks following childbirth. The activity prioritized calm engagement, clear guidance, and respectful interaction, particularly for mothers navigating early parenthood.
In addition to physical supplies, mothers received written educational materials designed to support early caregiving. Each family was provided with a copy of Les Aventures de Kia Yusuf (The Adventures of Kia Yusuf), a children’s book created by the Foundation to promote early literacy, bonding, and positive storytelling from infancy onward.
Items Included in the Maternal and Newborn Care Kits
Each kit was assembled to address immediate, practical needs for both mother and child:
Newborn Essentials
- Infant clothing (including socks and hats)
- Soft blankets suitable for newborn use
- Newborn-size diapers
- Gentle baby wipes
- Baby soap and lotion
Maternal Care Items
- Postpartum sanitary supplies
- Antibacterial soap
- Nutritional supplements
- Breastfeeding pads
Hygiene and Safety Supplies
- Hand sanitizer
- Face masks
- Thermometer
- Basic first-aid items
Educational Materials
- Breastfeeding guidance
- Newborn care instructions
- Maternal health information booklet
Early-literacy children’s book (The Adventures of Kia Yusuf) (Les Aventures de Kia Yusuf) — a children’s book written and published by the Foundation
