In the Philippines, USAID-trained Indigenous community health workers like Flora are transforming lives by providing culturally-sensitive family planning services and strengthening primary health care systems in underserved areas.
As rising heat and disasters affect pregnancy and birth outcomes, midwives are working to ensure a safer, more sustainable future.
Sara David, founder of Living Child Inc., has been training health workers in Papua New Guinea for over a decade, empowering communities and saving the lives of mothers and newborns.
Midwife and activist Neha Mankani captivated people at Direct Relief on International Women’s Day, sharing her tireless work aiding women affected by Pakistan’s devastating 2022 floods. Through a powerful documentary and insightful discussion, Mankani shed light on the critical role of midwives in the face of climate change and gender inequity.
UNFPA-trained midwives are assisting pregnant women in Sudan despite ongoing violence that has crippled most health services. They provide critical care, often going directly to women’s homes when hospitals are inaccessible.