Indonesia

Global Communities is implementing an integrated maternal and child health initiative in Pandeglang District, Banten Province, in partnership with the Banten provincial government and local NGO Pembangunan Citra Insan Indonesia (YPCII). The initiative spans the full continuum of care—from pregnancy through early childhood—and is designed to address persistent challenges such as high maternal mortality, stunting, and poor sanitation.

The approach combines facility-based and community-based services to ensure that women, babies, and children receive timely, quality care. Pregnant women are organized into peer cohorts for antenatal visits that include physical assessments, education, and support. These sessions also incorporate nutrition interventions, including the provision of multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS) as a substitute for iron and folic acid. The MMS is made available through a partnership with Kirk Humanitarian, whose support enables distribution to pregnant women across both study and non-study sites.

Following childbirth, mothers transition into community-based groups facilitated by trained health workers. These sessions cover topics such as breastfeeding, complementary feeding, hygiene, sanitation, and early childhood development. Fathers, religious leaders, and community members are also engaged to promote maternal health and encourage the use of formal health services.

The initiative includes ongoing monitoring and evaluation, with results and lessons shared with local and national stakeholders. Activities are currently underway in Majasari and Menes subdistricts, and all pregnant women participating in the intervention receive MMS, supported by orientation and training for local providers.