Taking community health groups to scale in Ethiopia
Women and Children First is supporting the Ethiopian government to establish community health groups.
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.
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.
Martha's Story
Martha was diagnosed with HIV when she was pregnant. She was worried her baby would be positive. Her community group provides vital support to help Martha get the treatment she needs.
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.
Life-Saving, Life-Changing Impacts in Oyam, Uganda
Women and Children First worked with our partner Doctors with Africa CUAMM to establish 200 groups with funding from Comic Relief, the Big Lottery Fund, the Vitol Foundation and our supporters.
Rahmat’s story
How Personalised Calendars Help Women Attend Crucial Health Appointments. Read Rahmat’s story here.
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.
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.
Combating Complications during labour and delivery in Goro Woreda, Ethiopia
Dicovr how our Community Health Group in Goro Woreda, Ethiopia are combatig complications during labour and saving lives.
Chaltu's Story
Chaltu is a 24-year-old woman living in the Goro Woreda, Ethiopia. She suffered the distress of losing her baby boy in childbirth at home. Thanks to the women’s health groups, when it came to her next pregnancy, she had a safe delivery at her nearest health centre.
Zebiba's Story
When Zebiba went into labour, starting to experience contractions, she used one of the motorcycles purchased for the project to travel to the health centre – enabling her to get there safely in just 20 minutes. Read her full stoy here
Stopping the Fear: Making Ugandan Health Facilities Safe During Coronavirus
The charity has been working to limit the impact of coronavirus on women and children in Oyam District, Uganda, by training women’s health group leaders (PLA facilitators) and facility- and community-based health workers (VHTs).
Dealing with Diarrhoea in Goro Woreda, Ethiopia
Diarrhoea contributes to high numbers of infant deaths and illness in pregnant mothers that can cause, read how our Comunity Health Group is combatting the issue
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.
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.
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.
Helping Mothers Breastfeed Worldwide
Breastfeeding can be difficult, yet successfully doing so can reduce the risk of babies getting infections or diseases, including diarrhoea. These vital antibodies are not included in formula milk or the water and honey given to babies in some communities.
Salome’s story
Salome was 7 months into her pregnancy when she felt severe, painful swelling in her bump. Thanks to a bicycle ambulance, she was rushed to hospital in time and gave birth to healthy triplets. Read her story here.
Watch How Bicycle Ambulances Are Used To Help Pregnant Women in Malawi
Our Community Health groups in Malawi have come up with the idea of resourcing and making bicycle ambulances to help women be transported safely to a health facility. Watch the video here