Our work begins with children — because strong beginnings create strong futures.
But we know that no child thrives in isolation. That’s why Stronger Beginnings invests in the full circle of care: from nutrition and healthcare for infants to support for parents and health workers.
We work hand in hand with communities across the United States, the Caribbean, and the Global South to ensure every child survives — and every family has the resources, knowledge, and care to help them thrive.

 

Why It Matters

• Globally, 45 million children suffer from wasting, a form of severe acute malnutrition that leaves children dangerously thin, weakens their immune systems, and increases their risk of death.

• In the United States alone, nearly 14 million children live in food-insecure households, meaning they lacked consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.

• In parts of the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia, up to 1 in 5 children don’t reach their 5th birthday.

• Malnourished children are 10x more likely to die from common childhood illnesses like diarrhea, pneumonia, or malaria.

 

A strong start in life shouldn’t depend on luck or geography. It should be a given.

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What We Do
Through direct care, education, and support systems, we help ensure children not only survive — but grow, learn, and lead.

Our work includes:

• Emergency nutrition and feeding programs

• Growth monitoring and early childhood screening

• Maternal health support for expecting and new mothers

• Immunization outreach and basic medical care

• Training community health workers and caregivers

• Health and nutrition education for families

 

We strengthen health systems and the people inside them — from birth to school age and beyond.

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What Makes Stronger Beginnings Different

• Locally Rooted: We train and invest in community-based health workers, not just outside professionals.

• Family-Centered: We support caregivers and mothers — not just children.

• Preventive First: We stop problems before they begin, not just respond to crisis.

 

Impact Snapshot

• Children once too weak to walk are now running to class.

• Mothers who feared pregnancy now lead women’s health circles.

• Community clinics in both rural and urban settings now diagnose and treat illnesses early — saving lives before emergencies happen.

 

The first five years are everything. We make sure they count.