Serving babies, strengthening families and carrying hope in Northern Nigeria.

Carry Them Ministries supports babies and caregivers facing feeding difficulties and malnutrition in northern Nigeria. Motivated by the Gospel, we provide breastfeeding support, nutritional care, and practical guidance for families through our centre in Jos.

GIVE

In the United States, 1 in 4900 women will pass away during childbirth. In Nigeria, that number is 1 in 22 women.

Due to this maternal mortality crisis, many Nigerian babies will not survive past their 28th day of life.

A simple act of care in our living room started it all…

After moving to Nigeria in 2018, Caleb and Mandolyn Crotts saw that mothers facing breastfeeding difficulties and infant malnutrition had few places to turn for specialised, ongoing support.

The work began in their living room with one mother. She brought another, and the number of families continued to grow. Today, Carry Them serves hundreds of babies and caregivers from its centre in Jos.

WHAT WE DO

Our support is holistic, combining immediate care with prevention. We address a baby’s urgent needs while working with the family to understand and respond to the circumstances that contributed to them.

Breastfeeding Support

Individual support for mothers navigating breastfeeding difficulties, with practical guidance shaped around each mother and baby.

Nutritional Care

Nutritional assistance and regular follow-up for babies who need help feeding and growing, with support for the caregivers feeding them.

Caregiver Education

Feeding skills, counselling, and encouragement that help families care for their babies with greater confidence.

Community Outreach

Education and advocacy in hospitals, churches, and local communities to help more families access information about maternal and infant care.

Our goal at Carry Them is to be a beacon of hope for infants facing severe malnutrition by providing essential formula support.

With a deep understanding of the critical role nutrition plays in a child’s development, we seek to ensure that these vulnerable infants receive the nourishment they need to grow healthy and strong.

FROM THE TEAM THAT MAKES THIS ALL POSSIBLE…

We’re so thankful for the privilege to serve families and walk alongside our community here in Jos.

Every smile, every ounce gained, and every story of hope reminds us why we do what we do. Thank you for being part of this story and carrying these babies with us — your love, prayers, and support truly make a difference.

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We post updates frequently on Instagram about live cases, current needs and other information. Follow us to stay updated on all our activity.

FAQs

  • The most beneficial ways you can support us right now are through prayer and financial contributions.

    Your prayers can provide spiritual strength and encouragement, which are invaluable during challenging times. We believe in the power of collective prayer to bring hope, healing, and guidance.

    In addition to prayer, financial support can make a significant impact. Your donations can help us cover essential expenses, fund critical projects, and provide resources to those who need them most. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us move closer to our goals and make a positive difference in the community.

  • Sadly, Carry Them Ministries does not facilitate adoptions. Our primary mission is to serve the whole family and promote keeping families together. We believe in providing support and resources to strengthen family units and ensure that children can remain with their biological families whenever possible.

  • We’re unable to accept international breast milk donations because shipping costs, import requirements, and transport challenges make it difficult to ensure the milk arrives safely. If you’d like to donate breast milk, we encourage you to contact a milk bank or donation programme in your area.

  • We’re currently unable to accept physical donations outside our organised container drives because of shipping costs, import requirements, and difficulties transporting supplies. Financial gifts help us purchase what is needed and respond to families’ needs.

    We also hold container donation drives where you can contribute supplies and clothing. Follow us on social media for announcements, including what items are needed and how to donate.

  • Thank you for wanting to serve alongside us! Unfortunately, we’re currently unable to host volunteers or visitors because of limited capacity and the visa and administrative requirements involved. We hope to arrange trips in the future. Please follow us for updates and pray with us as we work towards making this possible.

    In the meantime, monthly giving helps sustain our care for babies and families. You can also support the ministry by connecting us with churches and individuals interested in our work, sharing our updates, and helping others learn about Carry Them.

  • To our Nigerian neighbors, thank you for your generosity! Please contact us via email at mandolyn@carrythem.org to receive our nonprofit bank details for donations in Nigerian Naira. Your support means the world to us!