Mamas in need is a charity that helps vulnerable and disadvantaged pregnant women and babies in rural villages in Africa by preventing maternal and infant mortality.
Research shows that every day, approximately 830 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. 99% of all maternal deaths occur in developing countries and maternal mortality is higher in women living in rural areas and among poorer communities.
Mamas in need are focused on the following:
1.To preserve and protect the health of pregnant women, both during and after birth, in rural villages in Africa, in particular, but not exclusively, through the following:
a)Providing services, equipment and other necessary items directed at improving their pre-natal and post-natal conditions of life.
b)Providing training and educating midwives on basic maternity care.
c)Providing equipment and other support to medical centres who provide maternity treatment.
2.To preserve and protect the health of women in rural villages in Africa by raising awareness and providing education in matters of domestic violence, female genital mutilation and other related subjects.
Over the last few years, we carried out health campaigns in various villages and it was a great opportunity to see first-hand the vulnerability of the women who attended the local community hall for antenatal and delivery of their babies.
The delivery suite had no basic facilities, no refrigerator, which resulted in medication meant for the fridge was shelved on tables in warm rooms. This decreases the potency of these medications when exposed to temperature as high as 36 degrees or more. Bearing in mind that post-partum haemorrhage is a major cause of death in developing countries. There were no blood glucose and blood pressure monitors.
While we are actively working to achieve our purpose, addressing the issues and challenges women face during pregnancy and childbirth, WE NEED YOUR HELP to make our efforts go further.
A DONATION OF ANY SIZE WILL HELP US SAVE THOUSANDS OF LIVES EACH YEAR DURING CHILDBIRTH AND BEYOND.
The team at “Mamas in need” would like to thank you in advance for your support!