mothers2mothers is an NGO that helps to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV through an effective, sustainable model of care.

Mothers living with HIV are employed to mentor HIV-positive pregnant women and new mothers in health facilities. They work side-by-side with doctors and nurses, as paid members of the health care team, supporting and educating women about how to take care of themselves and their babies.

The mothers employed by mothers2mothers come from the communities in which they work. They help provide a solution to the lack of health care providers in Africa. They help combat stigma and empower and guide other women, making them aware of treatments and services that are available, saving lives.

The mothers2mothers program is in nine countries, at over 700 sites, employing nearly 1,800 HIV-positive women. mothers2mothers enrolled about 300,000 unique HIV-positive pregnant women and new mothers last year. That is 20 percent of the world’s population of HIV-positive pregnant women.

Operates in: All of South Africa
Established in: September 2001

Non-Profit Organisation Number: 025-359
Public Benefit Organisation Number:
Section 21 Company Number: 2002/013453/08
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Contact person: Caryn
Phone: 021 466 9160
Fax: 021 462 4868
Email:

Website: www.m2m.org

Physical address: 2nd Floor, CCMA Building, 78 Darling Street, Cape Town
Postal address: P O Box 841, Cape Town, 8000