Mothers First

Mothers First Founded in 2004, We target malnourished Pregnant Mothers with food which increases birth weight What do Mothers do? How does it work? Mothers First Costs.

Mothers First has completely evolved its approach since its foundation in 2004. The evolution from the treatment of severe malnutrition in children to preventing it from happening in the first place. Mothers First recognised that the high rates of malnutrition experienced by mothers during pregnancy were directly linked to babies being born malnourished. A baby who is born malnourished very often

will remain malnourished. These babies are often referred to as weak babies and fail to thrive. In the community that we work in, we screen all pregnant mothers for the clinical signs of malnutrition. We know if they are malnourished their unborn baby will also be experiencing malnutrition. To counteract this, we provide a direct food package for the mother during pregnancy and 4 months post-delivery. The package consists of 8 kg of high-quality local food. It also includes a daily supply of essential micronutrients such as Iron and Folic Acid and Calcium. A malnourished mother eating a more nutrient-rich diet will directly help improve her babies nutrition status at birth. On average, the intervention given every month will improve the birth weight by approximately 200g. While this might not seem a lot we must consider that birth weight frequently are less the 2.5kg (5.5 pounds)

How much does it cost to run the program? On average, it costs 10 euros per month to deliver the intervention to each mother. The average length of time a mother is on the program is 9 months equals 90 Euro. Every gram counts.

90 Euro for 200g of a pure human being. Mothers First is run by a small group of volunteers, and so we have no administration costs here in Ireland. Each donation goes directly to the point of most need. Pat Mc Mahon
Founder of Mothers First
17th July 2021

πŸ… Marathon Complete!Pat McMahon has finished the Cork City Marathon 2026 barefoot in support of mothers and babies facin...
01/06/2026

πŸ… Marathon Complete!

Pat McMahon has finished the Cork City Marathon 2026 barefoot in support of mothers and babies facing malnutrition in the DRC.

Now the challenge passes to us.

Could you be 1 of the 200 people who donate €5 a month?

πŸ’› 200 people. €5 a month. Countless futures.

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πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ’š MARATHON DAY FOR MOTHERS AND BABIES πŸ’šπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈToday, Pat is running the Cork City Marathon barefoot to support undernou...
31/05/2026

πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ’š MARATHON DAY FOR MOTHERS AND BABIES πŸ’šπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

Today, Pat is running the Cork City Marathon barefoot to support undernourished pregnant mothers and babies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. πŸŒπŸ€±πŸ‘Ά

Every step he takes is a step towards better nutrition, safer pregnancies, healthier births, and brighter futures. ❀️

In the DRC, many pregnant women do not have access to the nutrients they need. Malnutrition increases health risks for mothers and babies, but together we can help change that story.

πŸ’Ά Just €5 a month can help provide:
πŸ₯— Food baskets
πŸ’Š Iron & folic acid supplements
🀱 Maternal nutrition support
πŸ‘Ά Healthier mothers and babies

We're looking for 200 people willing to donate just €5 a month and become part of a movement creating lasting change.

πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Pat runs barefoot.
❀️ We give with our hearts.
🌱 Mothers and babies get a chance.

Please watch, share, donate, and help us spread the word.

Together, we can nourish mothers, strengthen families, and build futures.

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πŸ’šπŸŒ What if you could own a small share in something truly beautiful?Research published by The Lancet found that providin...
30/05/2026

πŸ’šπŸŒ What if you could own a small share in something truly beautiful?

Research published by The Lancet found that providing nutrient-dense food to malnourished pregnant mothers leads to safer pregnancies, healthier babies, and better lifelong outcomes. 🀱✨

A well-nourished baby has a stronger start in life, better health, and greater opportunities for the future. 🌱

In March 2026, Mothers First brought this life-changing program to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, supporting 38 mothers every month. Now, we're looking for 200 compassionate people to donate just €5 per month to help sustain and grow this flagship program across Africa. ❀️

πŸ’Ά €5 a month can help provide:
πŸ₯— Nutritious food support
πŸ’Š Essential supplements
🀱 Maternal nutrition guidance
πŸ‘Ά Healthier mothers and babies

Every donation helps break the cycle of malnutrition and creates a stronger future for families and communities.

πŸ™Œ Be part of something beautifully good.

πŸ“½οΈ Watch the video.
❀️ Share this post.
🌍 Join the movement.

Visit (https://www.mothersfirst.net/) and help us reach our goal.

Together, we can nourish mothers. Build futures. πŸ’š

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πŸŒπŸ’š TOGETHER, WE CAN NOURISH MOTHERS. BUILD FUTURES. πŸ’šπŸŒEvery mother deserves strength, care, and proper nutrition. 🀱✨In t...
29/05/2026

πŸŒπŸ’š TOGETHER, WE CAN NOURISH MOTHERS. BUILD FUTURES. πŸ’šπŸŒ

Every mother deserves strength, care, and proper nutrition. 🀱✨
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, many pregnant women and babies are fighting against malnutrition every single day. But together, we can change that story. ❀️

For just €5 a month, you can help provide:
πŸ₯— Food baskets
πŸ’Š Iron & folic acid
🀱 Nutrition support
πŸ‘Ά Healthier mothers & babies

Small monthly acts can create BIG lifelong impact. 🌱
One mother nourished today means a stronger family tomorrow. πŸ’š

πŸ™ Join us in giving hope, health, and a brighter future to mothers and babies in the DRC.

πŸ“’ Watch. Share. Donate. Be part of the change.

πŸ’š Because when mothers thrive, communities thrive.

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⏳ 3 DAYS TO GO πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈβ€οΈOne man.One marathon.One collective act of hope.Pat is running the Cork City Marathon barefoot to s...
28/05/2026

⏳ 3 DAYS TO GO πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈβ€οΈ

One man.
One marathon.
One collective act of hope.

Pat is running the Cork City Marathon barefoot to support undernourished pregnant mothers and babies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 🌍

We are looking for 200 people to donate just €5 a month and help provide:
πŸ₯— Food baskets
πŸ’Š Iron & folic acid
🀱 Nutrition support
❀️ Healthier futures for mothers and babies

Small monthly acts can create lasting change together.

πŸŽ₯ Watch the story.
πŸ“² Scan the QR code.
🀝 Be part of the 200.

πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Every step can bring hope. ❀️Pat is running the Cork City Marathon barefoot to support undernourished pregnant moth...
27/05/2026

πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Every step can bring hope. ❀️

Pat is running the Cork City Marathon barefoot to support undernourished pregnant mothers and babies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡©

We are looking for 200 people to give just €5 a month β€” a small act of generosity that can create lasting change together. 🀝✨

πŸŽ₯ Watch the video and see how you can be part of this collective action:
https://youtu.be/C_FozjXc49c?si=ByCT90z_87Mz-Xh8

Our target for the Cork City Marathon is as ambitious as it is inspiring. We are seeking to link 200 individual people donating 5 euro every month to form a...

What if lasting change began with just 200 people? For just €5 a month, you can help provide food baskets 🧺, iron πŸ’Š, fol...
26/05/2026

What if lasting change began with just 200 people?

For just €5 a month, you can help provide food baskets 🧺, iron πŸ’Š, folic acid 🌱 and nutrition support 🍲 to pregnant mothers in need πŸ€°πŸΎπŸ‘ΆπŸΎ

Pat is running the Cork City Marathon πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ barefoot πŸ‘£ to support mothers and babies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo πŸ‡¨πŸ‡©

πŸŽ₯ Watch the video.
🀝 Be part of the change.
πŸ’› Every step brings hope.

23/05/2026

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07/01/2026

Mothers First Supporting Vulnerable Families
Mothers First continues to support vulnerable communities by improving access to safe sanitation. We have successfully constructed five toilets in the IDAAN IDP Camp, helping to promote dignity, hygiene, and better health conditions for displaced families, especially women and children.

30/12/2025

MothersFirst responded to a request from five households with persons with disabilities, selected from a total of twenty households residing in IIDAAN IDP settlement, located approximately 20 km north of Hargeisa. These households requested support for the construction of sanitation facilities, as they lacked access to toilets, a situation that poses serious public health and hygiene risks.
Visual documentation of the completed sanitation facilities will be shared separately. This intervention was supported by MothersFirst in collaboration with a local partner, MAGAN Network.

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Rowels, Meelin, Newmarket
Cork
P51H673

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