project elle was formed for the purpose of meeting the immediate needs and sharing the love of Jesus Christ to South African women who have given birth to a still born infant, or to a mother who has had an infant die before being dismissed from the hospital. Our mommy & me program provides educational resources and a gift for new mommy's and babies.
The Port Shepstone community has the highest rate of HIV/AIDS infection in all of South Africa and the world. For most females in this area, the first time they receive any type of medical treatment is when they are admitted to the hospital to deliver their child. project elle team members are those with a desire to provide new moms with compassion, support, and education on how to care for themselves and their newborn.
While on mission in July 2010, sponsored by Lake Pointe Church, Rockwall, Texas, our founder began project elle. Tracee met with a Zulu woman who had given birth to a baby girl. The baby was born at 24 weeks, weighed 500 grams (1 pound) and was not expected to survive. Before leaving the hospital, Tracee took a footprint of the baby. When she arrived at the hospital the following day, Tracee learned that the baby girl had passed away. When meeting with the mom, she presented the Zulu mom with the baby's footprint. The Zulu mom was confused at first because it is not customary at most hospitals to print newborns, but once she understood was most grateful. The print is the only remembrance of the birth and life of her precious baby girl. 'Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.' Romans 12:15
Our mommy & me program provides educational information and a resource bag. Team members meet one on one with mommy & baby to provide support/encouragement. We reiterate the importance of taking care of mom to enable her to properly provide for the needs of the newborn. The prevention and spread of HIV/AIDS and other infections detrimental to the health of mom and baby are discussed.
You can make a difference in the lives of South African women and their children by supporting us through prayer. If you would like to financially support the work of project elle, we will be eternally grateful. project elle is a partner of the Themba Foundation, and they have agreed to process financial donations for us. Donations can be made by clicking on the link below. Financial contributions are used to provide items including:
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