An evaluation of the effectiveness of a community-based parenting empowerment program to improve nurturing care of young children in Kenya and Zambia Posted on 02/12/2021 by Michelle Mbuthia PUBLICATIONS RESOURCES // PUBLICATIONS An evaluation of the effectiveness of a community-based parenting empowerment program to improve nurturing care of young children in Kenya and Zambia December 2021 Investing in parents and children during the critical period between birth and five years can have long-lasting benefits in the child’s life. Currently in five African countries, the Moments That Matter® (MTM) Program is an early childhood development (ECD) program partnership of Episcopal Relief & Development aimed at empowering Primary Caregivers through a rural, community-led, integrated nurturing care approach engaging the most vulnerable families with children 0-3 years old. The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) conducted implementation research during a 30-month program period on MTM in Kenya and Zambia – where it is implemented by Episcopal Relief & Development with its long-term partners, the Zambia Anglican Council Outreach Programs (ZACOP) and the Anglican Church of Kenya Development Services – Nyanza (ADS-Nyanza). The full report may be availed upon request. Download CONTRIBUTORS Associate Research Scientist Patricia Kitsao-Wekulo Patricia obtained a PhD in Psychology from the University of… View Profile Research Officer Kenneth Odhiambo Okelo Kenneth Okelo works within the Maternal and Child Wellbeing Unit,… View Profile Research Officer Silas Onyango Silas is a Research Officer in the Health Challenges and… View Profile SIMILAR PUBLICATIONS Women’s participation in household decision-making and higher dietary diversity: findings from nationally representative data from Ghana Women’s education and utilization of maternal health services in Africa: a multi-country and socioeconomic status analysis Who Helps Single Mothers in Nairobi? The Role of Kin Support What does quality maternity care mean in a context of medical pluralism? Perspectives of women in Nigeria What are the Benefits of Subsidized Early Childcare? Evidence from Kenya Urban Profile Kenya Urban Nutrition Case Study Urban Health Assessment: Nutrition and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Challenges Facing Children and Adolescents in Urban Slums in Nairobi Urban health assessment: Nutrition and Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) challenges faced by children and adolescents in urban slums in Nairobi