Midwives save lives. In fact: well-trained midwives could prevent two-thirds of all maternal and newborn deaths.
But the world is missing 900,000 midwives, including in the most dangerous places to be a mother:
In Syria, where devastating earthquakes flattened health facilities and made childbirth a potential death sentence for pregnant women
In Yemen, where 1 million pregnant women are without access to lifesaving medicine
In Ukraine, where war has forced women to give birth in subway stations, bomb shelters, and basements
In Somalia, where historic drought has left women malnourished and at risk of life-threatening pregnancy complications
The importance of midwifery can’t be overstated, which is why we’re asking you to support midwives with resources and training that will save lives — in Syria, Yemen, Ukraine, Somalia, and across the globe.
Generous supporters like you have already provided training to more than 105,000 midwives and delivered resources to over 650 midwifery schools. With your urgent gift today, we can ensure women give birth safely in the world’s most dangerous places to be a mother.
Sincerely,
Anu Surendran
Chief Executive Officer
USA for UNFPA
Your gift will deliver lifesaving sexual and reproductive health care to women and girls in more than 150 countries around the world. Thank you for being there for every woman and girl.
