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DID YOU KNOW that the maternal mortality ratio is one of the most sensitive indicators of poverty and social inequity?

by anaisabelbbp | April 30, 2013 at 5:30 AM

* "Why is the maternal mortality rate so high, and what is being done to address this? … Read More»

2013 VOF Week 3

by Rochelle White | April 21, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Poverty is a tremendous barrier that restrains education for young girls. For example, in the U.S., schools are administered funds based on a grading curve and rank. … Read More»

You Saved a Baby!

by Think Humanity | February 25, 2012 at 10:08 PM

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the miscarriage rate for pregnant women with malaria may be as high as 60%. … Read More»

My climb through poverty induced pregnancy to privilige

by elmirodrig | May 11, 2011 at 4:08 PM

My mother is a product of teen pregnancy; I am a product of teen pregnancy; and my daughter? She’s a product of teen pregnancy too. … Read More»

Have children to please society

by Patti | February 26, 2011 at 2:03 PM

It is interesting the topics that have been discussed on my two favorite local radio stations in the last three weeks – women’s secrets that their husbands should never know. … Read More»

My Story: Miracles submission

by Aimeemay | February 18, 2011 at 2:22 PM

I ducked into the alley between the aluminum booths at the Ugandan market. A sign pointed: "Antiques." It should have read, "Miracles." … Read More»

The Years that the Cankerworms Have Eaten...Restored

by Oluwaremilekun | February 10, 2011 at 9:43 AM

In Africa, when a woman has a child outside matrimony, she undergoes a lot of shame and tragic moments, mine was not different. … Read More»

There’s more to women than reproduction!

by Matilda Moyo | December 8, 2010 at 7:31 AM

Ever noticed how men try to tie women’s health problems to either pregnancy or their menstrual cycle? … Read More»

Birthing Ourselves

by Carrie Lee | December 7, 2010 at 11:17 AM

Something very big is happening. I feel it and you probably do too. There’s been a shift and it has to do with individual and collective consciousness. … Read More»

Need: Please Help A Mother Save Her Daughters

by mitukhurana | October 2, 2010 at 1:43 PM | Information Sharing

Hello friends, … Read More»