If you are new to Sikunye, this event will help you see the connection between the First Thousand Days (FTD) of a child’s life, what the Bible says, and the role of the local church. This is like an ‘open day’ for you to meet Sikunye team members and understand the big idea.

For church leaders who have committed to supporting families and are just getting started. We help you to better understand what your church can be doing and what some of your next steps are in supporting families.

An estimated 1 in 3 mothers in South Africa experience some form of mental health complications during the first thousand days. These mental health disorders have a direct and negative impact on mom’s wellbeing, and also that of the young child, who is very sensitive to the care they receive. Churches can be communities of care and support, helping to identify, care for and refer moms for help. Explore this big topic in our three part webinar series.

If you want to take your FTD ministry to the next level, and want training and support to get there, then Build the Village is for you. By the end of this course, you will have a sustainable plan to reach and strengthen families in your church and beyond.

Supportive relationships are powerful in building up caregivers. This is a practical training equipping you to form these kinds of relationship with caregivers, and to share key messages with them – ensuring that important information and skills are being used to grow baby’s full potential.

Pastors, team leaders and congregants are part of a bigger network. To learn from each other, be inspired and meet with the Sikunye team, we host lunchtime connect times on Zoom.

Regularly, Sikunye provides practical training on how to run various FTD-friendly activities in your church. Choose which session is most useful to you in your context.

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