Claire and Lindsay, who ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon 2019 in aid of Women and Children First
Be part of our team at this October’s Royal Parks Half. The beautiful scenery, great atmosphere and flat, fast course makes it appealing to first time runners and those seeking a personal best. Those running for Women and Children First will get great support before and during the race.
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Tesfaye and Zinu talk about their family planning experiences and the support they have received from their women’s health group
“A child will be stronger and more well-educated if parents have fewer children close together.” Women and Children First has been supporting families in the Malga District of Ethiopia with their decision making around family planning. This has led to 88% of all pregnancies being planned - a 28% increase in just 4 years.
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Two pregnant women wearing Isabella Oliver clothing. Mums-to-be can get Pre-Loved maternity clothing or donate their own, in support of Women and Children First.
Luxury maternity clothing brand Isabella Oliver has launched a ‘Pre-Loved’ clothing donation programme. The scheme encourages former customers to donate their pre-owned maternity wear to either be repurposed, re-loved or recycled. 50% of net proceeds go to support Women and Children’s work with mothers worldwide.
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Baby Miriam, who got malaria from a mosquito bite in Uganda, putting her young life at risk (Photo: CUAMM)
Uganda is at risk from climate change. The country is witnessing longer, more unpredictable rainy seasons. This increases the risk of malaria and malnutrition, both of which can be fatal. Women and Children First is working with our partners in Uganda to help people affected.
The story of one mother, Agnes, and her 8-month-old baby, Miriam, features in today’s Daily Mirror.
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A mother holds her newborn baby close to her
Malawi has a high newborn mortality rate: 1 in 45 births will end in a baby’s death. Furthermore, 1 in 196 births results in the mother dying in labour, or shortly after.
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Vote for Women and Children First for the matchday bucket collection at the Chelsea vs West Ham match on Saturday 30th November
Women and Children First has been nominated for a bucket collection at the Chelsea vs West Ham match on Saturday 30th November. Please vote for us today – it takes just 30 seconds to do.
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Laura Bessell, the charity’s treasurer and one of Women and Children First’s runners, celebrates after finishing the Royal Parks Half Marathon.
This Sunday, 13th October, a dozen brilliant people are challenging themselves to run the Royal Parks Half Marathon, to raise vital funds for Women and Children First. What’s more, the charity is on the look-out for people to join its biggest team yet at the 2020 race.
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A group leader raises awareness of health problems in a displaced community in Kachin
In Kachin, Myanmar, ongoing, bitter conflict has uprooted thousands of women, children and families from their homes. Even though their lives have been devastated, Women and Children First has been working to empower these women to take control of their health problems.
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Watch Mintamir talking about the Women’s Health Groups in the Malga District, Ethiopia
Mintamir, a Women's Health Group Leader from the Malga District, Ethiopia, talks about how attitudes are changing thanks to the women’s community health groups. See how in our short video.
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The Community Health Group and other villagers build the sheltered latrines together
In Myanmar, 1 in 20 children die before reaching their fifth birthday, with diarrhoea a leading causes of death (Source: Demographic and Health Survey). Women and Children First is empowering local communities to reduce this risk by building new toilet facilities.
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