Phili is pregnant and expecting her baby in a little over a month.
Phili and her husband make a living by selling sugar cane from their farm. She is excited to give birth, and says she feels lucky to have had no complications so far. She knows the risks of giving birth without medical care and says, “I pray that my baby is delivered in the hospital safely.”
99% of maternal deaths occur in developing countries because women lack access to basic medical services. According to the World Health Organization, “skilled care before, during and after childbirth can save the lives of women and newborn babies.” But skilled care is largely unavailable to those who cannot afford it.
For $215, Lwala Community Alliance can provide Phili with everything she needs to have a safe delivery.