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Child health and development

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  • Child health and development

A child's early years determine their future physical, mental and social wellbeing.

We understand that early childhood offers extraordinary potential for lasting improvements in the wellbeing of individuals and communities. That is why we put our expertise at the service of the youngest members of society to ensure their development and wellbeing, with sustainable projects rooted in the cultural and social specificities of each community.

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200 million children living in precarious conditions

According to UNICEF, more than 200 million children under the age of five in developing countries are not reaching their full potential.

There are many reasons for this: poverty, malnutrition and limited access to healthcare are all factors that hinder their abilities.

Faced with this urgent situation, MdM is working on the ground to provide children with the resources and support they need for a better future.

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Promoting an conducive environment to child development

Children from disadvantaged backgrounds are unfortunately the most exposed to health risks. Médecins du Monde pays particular attention to them in order to compensate for the shortcomings they experience during this vulnerable period.

The strength of the social structure: encouraging supportive ties around families

Economic security: reducing financial barriers to care

Access to healthcare: ensuring quality care from an early age

The strength of the social structure: encouraging supportive ties around families

Economic security: reducing financial barriers to care

Access to healthcare: ensuring quality care from an early age

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Médecins du Monde's commitment: preventive, curative and palliative care

We work alongside families and healthcare professionals to ensure that every child receives appropriate preventive, curative and palliative care that addresses the various dimensions of physical, psychological, social and spiritual suffering. Thanks to this humanistic approach, children and their families are considered active partners in their own healthcare, with support that respects their dignity.

Notre approche holistique va au-delà des soins médicaux : elle inclut aussi la création d’un environnement affectif enrichissant et stable, le soutien d’une éducation précoce, l’accès à une nutrition équilibrée et un cadre de vie sain. Avec MdM, chaque action pour les enfants est pensée pour soutenir leur santé et leur dignité, afin de bâtir des communautés plus fortes et résilientes.

MdM est déterminé à transformer durablement l’avenir des enfants. Ensemble, créons un monde où chaque enfant a la possibilité de grandir en bonne santé, entouré d’amour et de soutien !

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