4 newborns die every minute. That's 2 million each year.
Many of these deaths can be simply prevented
Many of these deaths can be simply prevented
80% of these deaths are in underweight or premature (vulnerable) newborns.
Half of global neonatal deaths are in Africa. 11% are in Nigeria alone.
Using incubators is ineffective and expensive versus recommended care.
We build health system capacity to solve the problem of delivering this care
Despite the WHO's strongest recommendation and Nigerian national policy integration, few vulnerable Nigerian newborns receive the most effective form of neonatal care - immediate Kangaroo Mother Care (iKMC).
40%
average mortality reduction
Systematic review of 21 randomised control trials comparing KMC to incubator care in developing countries for premature and underweight newborns.
Givewell assesses KMC to be as cost-effective as the best interventions in global health.
Givewell assesses KMC to be as cost-effective as the best interventions in global health.
FE closes data and delivery gaps so iKMC reaches newborns who need it
Get Involved
We are currently piloting our model in Kano State. If you are interested in supporting progress in newborn survival get in touch at info@firstembrace.org.uk
Implementation Partners
We are keen to speak to partners who can implement our program
Government
Work with us to access to technical support to scale KMC
Donors
Catalyse program expansion
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2026. First Embrace is a fiscally sponsored project of Anti Entropy (EIN: 88-0967420), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organisation. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. First Embrace is a Charity Entrepreneurship (Ambitious Impact) incubated charity.