Faith
Nuns Bring Hope to Orphaned Migrant Babies
Faith Facts
- Catholic nuns in Mauritania care for newborns after their migrant mothers die during childbirth.
- The Welcome Office at St Joseph’s in Nouakchott provides essentials and spiritual support to families in crisis.
- Migrant families from war-torn regions rely on the nuns for aid, hope, and dignity amidst growing challenges.
Catholic sisters in Mauritania are protecting orphaned infants and caring for families from neighboring conflict zones. Rooted in Christian compassion, their ministry at St Joseph’s parish provides vital care to those fleeing strife and poverty.
The Welcome Office led by Sister Marie-Ange Ndayishimiye supports families that arrive penniless, distributing essentials while upholding the dignity of mothers, babies, and children from all backgrounds.
“We are a little overwhelmed by migrants who can no longer work and who must survive solely on aid. Too many pregnant women to rescue, some give birth by caesarean section, families to be cared for and fed,” shared Sister Marie-Ange, reflecting Christian resolve in serving the vulnerable.
Beyond immediate relief, the sisters provide pastoral care, literacy programs, and microcredit opportunities to foster hope and self-sufficiency among those they serve.
As believers, we are called to cover these courageous women in prayer, remembering Christ’s commission to care for the least and the lost in every nation.