Maternity Worldwide

Help Save Lives in Childbirth
Pregnancy and childbirth is one of the leading causes of death amongst women in Africa. In some countries, the lifetime risk of pregnancy-related deaths is as high as 1 in 7; additionally, for each woman who dies in childbirth around 20 more will suffer injury, infection or disease. This not only affects families but impacts on the whole community, reducing its chances to develop and prosper. These deaths and injuries are preventable with the appropriate healthcare.

Maternity Worldwide is working with communities in Sub-Saharan Africa to make sure that women receive life-saving care. Our activities include community-based training sessions to bring awareness to the community, training community nurses in safe birth techniques, and providing rotating Obstetricians and Midwives for those women who most need access to professional care.
We are working to reduce maternal mortality and improve maternal health in the developing world. A legacy or donation from you will assist us in saving lives, and enable women in need to have the access to the professional health care facilities they deserve.