Maternity Africa
Maternity Africa helps vulnerable and marginalized women and girls give birth safely. We at Maternity Africa refuse to accept these statistics.
It is estimated that over 350,000 children are being born every day across the globe, often in dangerous and unsanitary conditions, with little to no access to medical care. UNICEF suggests that the risk of stillbirth or death due to birth complications can be reduced by about 20% with the presence of a skilled birth attendant. However only 50% of women in sub-Saharan and south and east Africa hav
23/05/2024
Marathon Race targets to rescue women suffering from Fistula in Tanzania The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says there are more than 20,000 women that are currently suffering from maternity fistula in Tanzania.
23/05/2024
2023 Report Today, International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, Maternity Africa is delighted to publish its 2023 Annual Report (narrative version). With immense gratitude to all of our generous donors and wond…
23/05/2024
23/05/2024
Today, on 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮, we are proud to highlight the incredible work of one of our partners an organization dedicated to lives in Tanzania.
Obstetric fistula is a devastating condition caused by prolonged, obstructed labor without timely medical intervention. It leaves women incontinent, often shunned by their communities, and suffering in silence. But there is hope and healing, thanks to the tireless efforts of organizations like Maternity Africa.
On this important day, let's support the vital work of Maternity Africa and raise our voices for the still waiting for a chance at a healthy, dignified life. Together, we can end obstetric fistula.
Women should not have to suffer from preventable childbirth injuries like obstetric fistula.
23/05/2024
09/05/2024
Annual ‘fistula marathon’ fun-runs on Sunday 26 May 2024 – welcome! Maternity Africa would like to invite you, your colleagues, family and friends to participate in our annual “Fistula Marathon”, an event that raises awareness and support for women suffering from o…
29/03/2024
Africa comes to Belfast: Fundraising Gala Dinner for Barbara May Foundation 800 women die daily during childbirth, many in sub-Saharan Africa. Barbara May Foundation provides safe childbirth for underprivileged women
29/03/2024
15/03/2024
Maternity Africa is tremendously grateful to our friends at MAF Tanzania for the wonderful opportunities our partnership brings for reaching women in remote areas with the news that fistula is treatable, and, thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, surgery is completely free of charge.
Silent tragedy: Mission to support Tanzanian mums In just 45 minutes, a team from Maternity Africa flew with MAF to a dusty airstrip in northeast Tanzania with a mission to raise awareness on the devastating impact of obstetric fistula.
28/02/2024
28/02/2024
Africa comes to Belfast: Fundraising Gala Dinner for Barbara May Foundation 800 women die daily during childbirth, many in sub-Saharan Africa. Barbara May Foundation provides safe childbirth for underprivileged women
28/02/2024
http://maternityafrica.org/mary-an-hiv-fistula-patient-needing-your-support/
Mary – an HIV+ fistula patient needing your support Mary (not her real name) is 21 years old. Both her parents died with HIV-related illnesses when she was very young. Mary also has HIV, which she got from her mother. After Mary’s parents died…
Water at the site of the planned new hospital.
18/12/2023
The site of Maternity Africa’s second planned hospital. Expected to open in 2025.
This photo shows the land on which our new hospital in Chamwino, Dodoma Tanzania, the 6th hospital in the Barbara May Foundation network, will be built. It’s in an area of Tanzania that has a high rate of maternal deaths and injury, including fistula.
Our vision is to create a purpose-built maternity and fistula hospital on this land where we want this beautiful tree to be the centrepiece of the hospital courtyard - a symbol of welcome, rest and shelter.
We anticipate building works will begin in 2024 and will provide much needed maternal healthcare to the thousands of women living in and around the Dodoma district.
Please help us. By supporting our Christmas campaign, you will be helping us purchase the fencing needed to secure the land and assets for the new Chamwino hospital and thereby directly contributing to the life-changing work that takes place in our hospitals.
Here’s how you can make a difference:
1. Donate: Your generous contribution will go towards the cost of purchasing and installing the fencing around the hospital site. Visit our website to make a secure donation and be a part of this impactful initiative.
2. Share our mission: Help us spread the word by sharing this post with your network. Together, we can reach more people and make an even bigger impact.
3. Follow our journey: Stay updated on the progress of our campaign and the inspiring stories of the women whose lives we’re changing. Join our e-mail list for concise quarterly updates on how your support is making a real difference.
With your support, we can restore hope and dignity for women and mothers in Tanzania. Thank you for being part of our mission.
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13/10/2023
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A group of year 11 ladies from the Pymble Ladies College, visited our hospital in Arusha recently as part of a mission trip to Arusha arranged by the school.
The girls learned about the work of the hospital, visited patients, and helped prepare gift packs for our patients.
"Our visit to Kivulini Maternity Africa Hospital left us deeply moved by the vital work done to improve maternal healthcare and promote gender equality in the community—a big thank you to the team at Kivulini for their passion and for allowing us to visit."
Yr 11 student.
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25/09/2023
http://maternityafrica.org/annas-story-of-hope/
Anna's story of hope - Maternity Africa Anna is among the many women who attend Maternity Africa’s Kivulini Maternity Centre in northern Tanzania for maternal health services. She became a widow recently, and is now a mother of three children. Since her husband died, her in-laws made Anna’s life incredibly uncomfortable and challengin...
20/09/2023
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REPORT FROM MATERNITY AFRICA SEPT 2023 | RIPOTI KUTOKA KITUO CHA AFYA KIVULINI SEPT 2023 Maternity Africa is a Donor Supported, Not-for-Profit Organization Preventing Maternal and Baby Deaths and Inj...
06/09/2023
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Mary needs your help - Maternity Africa Meet Mary. She is 42 years old and comes from Shanyanga, a rural region in Northern Tanzania. In 1999, Mary was in labour for more than 24 hours, and she delivered a dead baby. She also suffered a horrific fistula, because of her long and protracted labour. Mary’s husband abandoned her after seein...
28/05/2023
https://youtu.be/eaqiqr8auY8 - some footage filmed by the BBC last weekend of the fistula work undertaken at Maternity Africa’s Kivulini Maternity Centre. Credit: BBC Africa.
BBC SWAHILI WALIVYO RIPOTI STORY KUTOKA MATERNITY AFRICA MKOANI ARUSHA NCHINI TANZANIA Maternity Africa is a Donor Supported, Not-for-Profit Organization Preventing Maternal and Baby Deaths and Injuries such as Obs...
14/05/2023
Happy Mothers Day to the incredible and fabulous mamas around the world. 💚💚
15/03/2023
A young Massai woman who suffered unexpected and sudden Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) this afternoon was sipping hot sugary tea, which her mother brought in after the emergency. Had she chosen to deliver at home, her life may have been at risk.
Thankfully she chose to deliver in Maternity Africa, where our exceptional midwives were able to manage her PPH timely, acting quickly and efficiently to stop the excessive bleeding.
Bibi sat beside her daughter, now a grandmother, holding her new grandchild in her arms, smiling. The baby’s eyes blinked at first sight of light. The sun streaming in the ward windows backlighting her family. Many blessings in the day.
Mwanamke mchanga wa Masai ambaye alipatwa na Damu ya ghafla na isiyotazamiwa baada ya kujifungua (PPH) alasiri hii alikuwa akinywa chai moto yenye sukari, ambayo mama yake alileta baada ya dharura. Ikiwa angechagua kujifungua nyumbani, huenda uhai wake ungekuwa hatarini.
Kwa bahati nzuri alichagua kujifungua katika Maternity Africa, ambapo wazalishaji wetu wa kipekee waliweza kusimamia PPH yake kwa wakati, wakifanya haraka na kwa ufanisi kukomesha damu nyingi.
Bibi alikuwa ameketi kando ya binti yake, ambaye sasa ni nyanya, huku akimkumbatia mjukuu wake mchanga, huku akitabasamu. Macho ya mtoto yalipoanza kung'aa. Jua likiangaza madirisha ya wodi na kuiangazia familia yake. Baraka nyingi katika siku.
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09/02/2023
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A new home for Loveness - Maternity Africa Loveness is a mother of five children. She is pregnant with her sixth child. She lives near Maternity Africa’s Kivulini Maternity Centre in a small village called Duka Bovu. Sadly, her husband was killed recently during a robbery at the house where he worked as a security guard. As a poor widow, L...
31/01/2023
Ritha - Maternity Africa Ritha by Michael Hynds | Dec 28, 2022 | Fistula patients, Kivulini, News, Story | 0 comments Ritha is 52 years old. She comes from Kigoma, Northwest Tanzania. At the age of five, Ritha developed polio and used simple, locally-made crutches. Rita never married: men would not accept her because of her...
31/01/2023
Healed fistula patient Catherine's new micro business flourishes - Maternity Africa During a recent fistula outreach trip, Maternity Africa’s fistula team stopped by to follow up with some former patients. Catherine is one, who was treated and cured. While she was with us at Kivulini Maternity Centre, she demonstrated an eagerness and ability to set up and manager her own small b...
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It is estimated that over 350,000 children are being born every day, often in dangerous and unsanitary conditions, with little to no access to medical care.
UNICEF suggests that the risk of stillbirth or death arising from birth complications can be reduced by about 20% with the presence of a skilled birth attendant. However, only around 50% of women in Sub-Saharan Africa have such support.
As a result, hundreds of thousands of women and their children die unnecessarily every year. Of those who survive, many left with devastating injuries which may never heal. This may lead to them being ostracized permanently from their communities – all because they wanted a family.
Many of us live in societies where progress in medical research has almost eliminated the terror of dying in childbirth. It is difficult to imagine that for millions of women, the desire to create new life may come at such a high cost to themselves and their families. Especially when almost all of these deaths and injuries could be prevented.
Maternity Africa seeks to improve outcomes for vulnerable and marginalized mothers and their babies - making childbirth safe. It does this by providing antenatal care, intrapartum care (including 24-hour emergency care), postpartum care and comprehensive family planning services. It also provides surgery and treatment for ladies suffering from obstetric fistula and other birth-induced injuries.
All of the services provided by Maternity Africa are free of charge, so that no one is excluded. Maternity Africa therefore relies on donations to serve these women.
Thank you for your interest and support.
Maternity Africa. Making childbirth safe.
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