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Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Georgia Advancing Communities Together

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Jewish Fertility Foundation

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Danielle Pipher Clement, M.Ed, MSN, AGNP, WHNP

Elizabeth Cohen, MBA

Jordan Jones

Sara Lewis, MA

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"Guatemala was an unexpectedly amazing trip. I was unprepared for the country’s beauty and the warmth of everyone we met. We formed friendships I never anticipated, and this experience has permanently changed me. I came hoping to learn about labor and delivery, especially in rural areas, and I was blown away by the wealth of information shared in such a short time. I have immense admiration for the nurses and staff at Casa Materna. Their ability to provide care without hospitals, monitors, or a full pharmacy speaks volumes about their skill. I loved witnessing their commitment to the community, making long treks to check on pre- and post-partum women. I am truly grateful for this life-changing experience and hope to return soon." Duke School of Nursing student Lynzee reflects on her time volunteering with Impact Global Health Alliance.

A key feature of our educational programs is the Care Group. As one board member writes, “Being a teacher, what fascinated me most was observing a Care Group. The Care Group volunteer is elected by the women of 10-12 households that have a pregnant mother or a child under 2. These trained volunteers build relationships, and I believe it is the trust in these women, a peer, that allows community members to embrace new educational material.”

"The hums of motorbikes and brays of grazing cows pervade the bustling community of Kisii, a town of over 100,000 nestled in the hilly highlands of western Kenya. For the next six weeks, I will be working as a project intern with the Kisii Konya Oroiboro Project (KIKOP)—a community led organization that aims to address maternal and child mortality through facilitating peer-to-peer Care Groups of mothers, home visits to monitor the wellbeing of mothers and their children, youth education programming, and strengthening of the existing healthcare system to support maternal, child, and reproductive health. As I transition to life seven hours ahead of North Carolina, I’ve noticed that KIKOP has been going through a few transitions of its own." Learn more about interning with us: https://impactglobalhealthalliance.org/careers-internships/

Impact Global Health Alliance’s programs always center informed consent and decision-making; we empower women to make the best choices for their own health and well-being. Women deserve to give birth on their own terms whenever possible. Casa Maternas not only provide high quality medical care, but also provide culturally sensitive services that help put many mothers at ease. This is particularly important in our rural service areas, which are highly populated by Indigenous Mayan populations who often face cultural, linguistic, and financial barriers when seeking medical care.

When Alejandra went into labor in one of the most remote villages of Huehuetenango, Guatemala, she had good reason to be afraid. Postpartum hemorrhage — severe bleeding after childbirth — remains the leading cause of maternal death in Guatemala, where maternal mortality rates were once among the highest in the world. Thankfully, Alejandra had options. She set out on foot through the night for the Impact Global Health Alliance’s Casa Materna. She chose it because she trusted the people inside. The staff speak her language. The rooms feel like a home, not a hospital. The care she receives is low cost and free of fear and anxiety which keeps so many Indigenous Mayan women from seeking medical help at all.

"The work, model and shared vision for community health I witnessed in Bolivia in 1992 with Impact Global Health Alliance inspired me to change my professional course, pursue medical school and specialize in Family Medicine. It taught me that true health care must be accessible, equitable, and comprehensive, tailored to the unique needs of each community. Since then, that work has served as a guidepost for my career, hoping to expand more inclusive access to robust and high-quality primary care and building systems that empower individuals and communities to achieve better health." We're thrilled that Andrew Bazemore, MD, MPH, Senior Vice President, Policy & Research at The American Board of Family Medicine will be the keynote speaker at our annual benefit on September 17th. Please join us for an evening of learning, connection, and empowerment. Tickets are available now, link in bio!

In rural Kenya, community-based care and trained health workers are changing what’s possible for mothers and newborns. Since 2018, child deaths have declined by 85%, helping 231 children survive and families stay together. Because care is local and community-led, about 38 additional children survive each year. Thank you for being part of this work.

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