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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.
Interview with Community Health Group Supervisor, Florida Malamba
Listen to Florida Malamba, a former community health group supervisor and programme manager in Malawi, talk about her stories and experiences of the power of the groups.
New Sexual Health Support for Ethiopian Women
In Amhara, Ethiopia, 1,100+ women teamed up with MSI Reproductive Choices to enhance sexual and reproductive health through community groups. From dispelling myths to advocating for screenings, they're reshaping access to care. Your support can help us extend this impact to Kenya.
Perspectives from a Group Supervisor
Florida Malamba, a former community health group supervisor and programme manager in Malawi, currently uses her experience to provide guidance, advice and training on running groups. She will support Women and Children First with further training across Africa.
Can Groups Improve Uptake of Family Planning, Sexual and Reproductive Health Services?
Women and Children First, working with MSI Reproductive Choices, are testing the use of community health groups. These are adapted to improve uptake of family planning and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services in the Amhara region.
Cracking Comedy with James Acaster Raises £13,085 For Women and Children Worldwide
Thank you to all who came to the Leicester Square Theatre and tuned in on NextUp to our latest Comedy Night. Together, you have raised an astonishing £13,085
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.
How Training in Tanzania is Helping Develop Crucial New Health Groups
Women and Children First has been working in Tanzania training local health officials to organise and run community health groups.
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.
Giving Ugandan Girls Skills to Make Reusable Sanitary Towels
Women and Children First is helping teenage girls make their own reusable sanitary towels, enabling them to attend school, supporting them with their lives and livelihoods.
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).
Addressing the Problem of Malaria in the Goro Woreda, Ethiopia
Women’s health groups came up with solutions including improved access and use of bed nets, removing mosquito breeding sites and awareness raising.
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