Thokozani’s story

Thokozani’s story

Our Mother’s Day appeal in 2024 is centred on the story of Thokozani, who attends one of our community health groups in Malawi, read her story here.

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Helping Mothers and Children Survive and Thrive in Goro, Ethiopia

Helping Mothers and Children Survive and Thrive in Goro, Ethiopia

Women and Children First, with Comic Relief, the Big Lottery Fund, and supporters, helped Doctors with Africa CUAMM establish 100 women's health groups. Safe deliveries by skilled attendants rose by 13% in areas with these groups.

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More Women Attending Antenatal Care; Personalised Calendar Results, Ethiopia
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More Women Attending Antenatal Care; Personalised Calendar Results, Ethiopia

Women and Children First completes successful pilot of personalized health appointment calendar in Goro Woreda, Ethiopia, benefiting 839 pregnant women. Improved attendance at antenatal care and skilled birth attendance signals potential for broader impact. Join us in expanding this initiative for safer pregnancies and healthier futures.

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Successes in the Malga District, Ethiopia
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Successes in the Malga District, Ethiopia

In Malga District, Ethiopia, Women and Children First, in partnership with Family Guidance Association Ethiopia (FGAE) and funded by Comic Relief and supporters, has formed women's health groups. These efforts have heightened health awareness, improved well-being, and fostered community resilience.

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Coronavirus: 30% of Women Reduced Use of Maternal, Newborn Health Services

Coronavirus: 30% of Women Reduced Use of Maternal, Newborn Health Services

The impact of coronavirus on pregnant women and mothers with small babies in Uganda and Ethiopia has been revealed. 30% have declared they have reduced their use of maternal and newborn health services since the outbreak began.

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Coronavirus Update from Uganda
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Coronavirus Update from Uganda

While restrictions are starting to lift in the UK and throughout Europe, in Uganda there are growing concerns from the President about a ‘more dangerous phase’ of the coronavirus pandemic. But there’s also hope and optimism, thanks to the work of Women and Children First and our partners.

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New clinic in Sierra Leone

New clinic in Sierra Leone

Mafere is the leader of the ‘Hands Together’ community group in Thunder Hill, Freetown, Sierra Leone. Together, the group achieved their dream – building a brand-new clinic to help women and children.

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Giving Power and A Voice To Women in Myanmar

Giving Power and A Voice To Women in Myanmar

In Kachin, Myanmar, amidst conflict, Women & Children First and Health Poverty Action have formed 30 Women's Health Groups, empowering displaced women. Despite challenges, these groups raise awareness and advocate for better health services. Your support can help more women in crisis.

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