Every two minutes, preventable pregnancy or childbirth complications claim the life of a woman — 800 needless deaths every day.

At UNFPA, we are dedicated to reducing these tragedies through essential maternal healthcare for mothers and the survival of their newborns. But with the termination of our grants from the U.S. government, we need your support to continue this lifesaving work. Will you rush a gift today to provide for the most vulnerable mothers and infants around the world with lifesaving care and resources they so desperately need?

The majority of maternal deaths occur among women in developing countries, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia, and more than half take place in humanitarian settings.

When mothers die, families become increasingly vulnerable to poverty and poor health, and babies are tragically more likely to die before reaching their second birthday.

Olena, a woman who is pregnant with her third child, told us: “It is terrifying when explosions hit because, first and foremost, you fear for the life growing inside you. In every hospital room, we have an evacuation plan and signs on how to reach the shelter, so if danger comes, we can get there quickly.”

For every woman who loses her life due to pregnancy or childbirth complications, an additional 20 to 30 women suffer from infections, injuries, or disabilities. One of the most devastating injuries is obstetric fistula, resulting from prolonged or obstructed labor. This condition leads to a hole in the birth canal, causing urine or feces leakage, and sadly, 90% of women affected deliver a stillborn baby. Survivors often endure years of poor health and social isolation unless they receive treatment.

At UNFPA, we partner with supporters like you to empower women and girls to make informed decisions about their lives and bodies, ensuring their access to lifesaving family planning, prenatal, and safe delivery care. Your support can save lives, provide critical relief, and foster dignity and hope for mothers and infants struggling to survive amid crises.

You have the power to help change the narrative for mothers, newborns, and families worldwide. Will you rush a gift today to help make motherhood safe for all?

Thank you for your compassion and commitment to being there for women, girls, and babies, no matter what.

— USA for UNFPA