Sara David: Saving Mothers and Newborns in Papua New Guinea
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.
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.
UNFPA is providing vital support in Morocco after a devastating earthquake, training midwives like Maria to deliver babies and save lives amid the chaos, and helping vulnerable women access healthcare and protection from violence.
UNFPA trains and supports midwives around the globe and, when necessary, dispatches them to emergencies. Rahna was one of eight midwives that UNFPA sent to Herat as part of a contingent of five mobile health teams, which have been offering medical care, psychosocial support, and sexual and reproductive health services to those affected by the quake.