We protect mothers and their children to live and grow stronger. More than 800 women die every day due to complications during pregnancy and birth and 70% of deaths among children are under the age of five happen within the first year of their life.
Mothers and their children can be some of the most vulnerable in our society and the factors that impact on maternal and child health can be vast. Our projects ensure sustainability, so when we help to train health professionals in developing communities, they are empowered to take ownership of their care programmes. The projects are wide-reaching; we expand access to quality healthcare, protect children from disease and build sustainable health solutions.
We provide immunisations and antibiotics to babies and improve access to essential medical services and tackle problems such as malnutrition, poor sanitation and lack of access to clean water – all of which can be prevented. Nearly 6 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. Rotary provides education, immunizations, birth kits, and mobile health clinics. Women are taught how to prevent mother-to-infant HIV transmission, how to breast-feed, and how to protect themselves and their children from disease.