humanitarian missions for premature and low birth weight babiesOur actions
from 2024 in figures practice kangaroo mother method in madagascar
2500
Births received
617
Direct beneficiaries
298
Health professionals sensitized
12
Disciplines

In Madagascar: 118,000 newborns are born too early each year. 5,400 children under five die from complications directly related to premature birth. The neonatal mortality rate in Madagascar was 24‰ live births according to the EDSMD IV (Madagascar Demographic and Health Survey) of 2008-2009. This rate rose to 26‰ live births according to the EDSMD V of 2021. The main cause of neonatal mortality representing 38% of causes is prematurity.

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Development actor in Madagascar

Promote all initiatives for the survival and well-being of premature babies

SUPPORT THE PREMATURE ® Intervenes early in the lives of premature babies, future adults, through activities that allow them to acquire all the abilities to take part in sustainable socio-economic development, to live in dignity, and to benefit equitably from well-being.

Our actions aim to:

  • reduce neonatal and infant mortality, thereby contributing to achieving SDG target 3.2(1)
  • reduce the risks of immediate and late complications related to prematurity
  • reduce the burden on parents related to prematurity
  • prevent and reduce human suffering (2)
(1)Sustainable Development Goal No. 3
(2) Core Humanitarian Standards, ISBN: 978-2-9701015-1-2

SUPPORT THE PREMATURE ® is the initiator of the celebration of World Prematurity Day in Madagascar on November 17, 2023, thus celebrating the 15th edition of this day with more than 100 countries around the world.

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How to help the Association?

SUPPORT THE PREMATURE® puts premature and/or low birth weight children, as well as their families, at the center of its actions.
Donations will thus be distributed according to the needs of each activity.

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  • With material support Donations in kind and of material support us in our activities. We would already be very grateful!
  • On the ground We welcome volunteers to help us organize activities on the ground
  • Become a member A modest contribution and a membership fee will allow you to join our association as a member.

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Global vision

SUPPORT THE PREMATURE ® aligns with the fundamental humanitarian standard quality and of accountability

Transversal theme

Responding to the humanitarian imperative. Acting impartially for all premature babies and supporting them equitably

Humanitarian vision

Advocating for guarantees of essential conditions for a life in dignity for premature babies and their parents

Respect for diversity

Provide assistance without any discrimination of the beneficiary, while respecting cultures and customs.

Promote the Kangaroo Mother Care & Method

Focusing care at the family level

The basic foundations...Support for premature babies and their parents in all forms

Our activities are based on the prevention of premature birth and complications related to prematurity. We focus the care of premature babies within the family itself. A multidisciplinary approach is essential to their outpatient follow-up.

  • Kangaroo mother care Principle Zero separation mother/baby from the delivery room
  • Thematic meeting Multidisciplinary scientific congresses. Meetings and workshops with parents
  • Donations of materialsFor hospitalized premature newborns and Neonatology Services
  • Parental support individual psychological support, listening and discussion groups
Designed by SUPPORT THE PREMATURE®