Together with ZACOP, through Moments That Matter® (MTM), a program partnership of Episcopal Relief & Development, we provide critical care and support for vulnerable families with young children. The first three years of life set a foundation for learning, behavior and health throughout a child’s life. MTM increases children’s access to early learning and development opportunities, including programs for children younger than three years of age. It equips caregivers to help their children’s cognitive, psychosocial and physical development needs while also equipping communities to support their healthy development. In group settings, caregivers peer learn as well as collectively save, lend and build relationships. MTM leverages the assets of churches with a network of local community and faith leaders and trained ECD volunteers who visit households, lead caregiver support and learning groups, and refer caregivers for additional services.
Through our partnership with ZACOP, we are piloting innovative approaches to community-led replication of MTM.
