GLOBAL MIDWIFE RESPONSE : CARE IN CRISIS
Skilled reproductive and primary health care in crisis and disasters situations around the world
Essential emergency services for women, infants, and families
Building knowledge in women's healthcare for a strong community
"Women and infants are among the most vulnerable in times of war and persecution. We see them arrive sick, pregnant, in labor or with babes in arms; with untreated medical conditions, hungry, and traumatized – urgently in need of skilled, compassionate healthcare."
Essential emergency services for women, infants, and families
Building knowledge in women's healthcare for a strong community
"Women and infants are among the most vulnerable in times of war and persecution. We see them arrive sick, pregnant, in labor or with babes in arms; with untreated medical conditions, hungry, and traumatized – urgently in need of skilled, compassionate healthcare."
Global Midwife Response is a US-based NGO dedicated to serving communities in crisis and disaster situations with skilled, compassionate midwifery care.
With a roster of skilled midwives and other healthcare providers who are willing to serve in times of need, we can begin to establish the foundations for sustainable, healthy communities.
With a roster of skilled midwives and other healthcare providers who are willing to serve in times of need, we can begin to establish the foundations for sustainable, healthy communities.
WHAT WE DO
CRISIS HEALTHCARE
- Provide reproductive health care including perinatal care and gynecology, newborn care, as well as public health and primary care, first aid and transfer to higher levels of care when indicated and available.
- Triage new arrivals to refugee camps for emergency needs
- Coordinate clean water and women’s hygiene supplies projects
- Establish safe feeding initiatives to support breastfeeding mothers and infants as well as assist with feeding protocols and support for non breastfeeding dyads.
- Support local health workers and relief workers with training on reducing maternal and infant mortality, supporting survivors of sexual violence, and addressing reproductive health needs.
- Disaster preparation and training for health care providers.
- Education of global midwives and providers to prepare for the issues that are faced in low resource area and disaster afflicted communities.
- Plan and partner with local & international NGOs to evaluate women’s health capacity and coverage, identify urgent needs, and provide health care for those in need.
Donations made by check should be made payable to "Global Midwife Response" and sent to:
600 Elm Street, Montpelier VT 05602:
All donations are 100% tax-deductible as provided by law of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
