Pequeñas Vidas was established in 2012 by a mother in search of a silver lining.
Following the death of her premature daughter, Valerie Nelson was forever changed by the incredible, indescribable love bestowed upon a mother and the significant ways in which her journey through grief had altered her perspective.
Armed with determination, passion and a legion of amazing colleagues and supporters, Pequeñas Vidas came to life in the Dominican Republic with the purpose of enabling mothers to have healthy babies.
Following the death of her premature daughter, Valerie Nelson was forever changed by the incredible, indescribable love bestowed upon a mother and the significant ways in which her journey through grief had altered her perspective.
Armed with determination, passion and a legion of amazing colleagues and supporters, Pequeñas Vidas came to life in the Dominican Republic with the purpose of enabling mothers to have healthy babies.
Our Vision
We envision families in the Dominican Republic who are empowered in a pregnancy through education and community to deliver healthy, full-term babies, and a robust family-centered system of health care services which support babies' quality of life. We strive for a strong global network of allies strengthens Dominican resources to provide at-risk and preterm infants with the best care possible.
Our Mission
The mission of Pequeñas Vidas is to promote neonatal health and prematurity awareness through education, support and advocacy.
Our Values
Within the concept of a comforting and supportive environment for families, we value an approach focused on COMPASSION, UNDERSTANDING and EQUALITY.
Our Objectives
We envision families in the Dominican Republic who are empowered in a pregnancy through education and community to deliver healthy, full-term babies, and a robust family-centered system of health care services which support babies' quality of life. We strive for a strong global network of allies strengthens Dominican resources to provide at-risk and preterm infants with the best care possible.
Our Mission
The mission of Pequeñas Vidas is to promote neonatal health and prematurity awareness through education, support and advocacy.
Our Values
Within the concept of a comforting and supportive environment for families, we value an approach focused on COMPASSION, UNDERSTANDING and EQUALITY.
Our Objectives
- To create awareness about how to achieve healthy pregnancies and the importance of full-term births
- To support families with premature babies through a strong community and network of resources
- To create a relationship between families and health professionals to promote understanding and support of the needs of a preemie and his or her family
- To serve as a voice for premature babies and their families, stressing their needs and concerns
- To advocate with policymakers for continuously improved care for premature babies
- To partner with local, national and international organizations to share information, best practices and tools that aim to improve prenatal and neonatal health care
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Pequeñas Vidas is in the 501(c)(3) application process.