mothers2mothers has developed a unique model at the community level that is cost effective, easily replicable, scalable and adaptable to any culture.

An education, psychosocial mentoring and support organization, m2m trains and employs HIV-positive mothers who have themselves gone through our programme. These ‘Mentor Mothers’ then provide peer education and psychosocial support to HIV-positive pregnant women and new mothers, empowering them to access life-saving treatment for their babies and for themselves. The Mentors become an integral element of clinical prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) care.

Located in antenatal clinics, maternity wards, post-delivery clinics and hospitals that offer medical treatment to women living with HIV, m2m works alongside established PMTCT treatment programs. We provide a comprehensive service to foster a supportive environment – one which promotes empowerment and companionship, assists women in combating stigma within their families and communities, supports a mother’s adherence to medical treatment, and reduces the likelihood that her children will become AIDS orphans. 

Our services include:

• Regular support groups
• Formal and informal individual counseling
• Help with issues of stigma and disclosure to family and friends
• Comprehensive education sessions about HIV/AIDS, prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT), personal and the newborn's well-being. 
• Daily gatherings for nutritious lunches and nutrition education