Midwife Pilgrim is now Global Midwife Response. The pandemic gave all of us at Midwife Pilgrim a chance to reflect and focus on what our vision is for low resource and disaster reproductive health response. A new name in this new world seems appropriate. We look forward to serving you under our new banner. Please be patient as we update our website and social media.
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 who are willing to serve in times of need we can begin to establish the foundations for sustainable, healthy communities.
OUR VALUES
- We believe quality, sustainable health care is a human right. We strive to ensure that communities in crisis and disaster have access to skilled, compassionate reproductive and primary health care that treats members with dignity and respect.
- We are guided by the principle “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much” and with that in mind we seek strength in partnership and work jointly with healthcare providers and other organizations to care for impacted communities.
- We believe evidence-based education is a basic foundation for ensuring skilled, quality healthcare and that sustainability comes from sharing this knowledge with local providers, relief workers, traditional birth attendants and community health workers.
- We are committed to increasing inclusivity, diversity, and equity within our organization and the work we do globally. We believe everyone has the right to autonomy
OUR MISSION
Global Midwife Response is dedicated to serving communities in crisis and disaster situations with skilled, compassionate midwifery care.
OUR VISION
We envision a world where communities everywhere have sustainable, skilled, compassionate healthcare.
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 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 my 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.
