Women and Children First

Non-profit OrganizationsEngland, United Kingdom2-10 Employees

We wanted a world where all women, children and young people can survive and thrive.

Too often they face problems that can harm, kill or hold them back, like preventable, treatable diseases or issues in pregnancy.

Women and Children First were pioneers at empowering rural and remote communities. We enabled women to take the lead in achieving this. 

We guided them to overcome their problems, setting up women’s health groups, bringing men and women together to find the answers they need.

They came up with life-saving ideas like bicycle ambulances, sourcing and distributing mosquito nets, and cleaning water sources. They created long-term, sustainable solutions.

Our approach was recommended by the World Health Organisation. We reduced newborn deaths by 33%, maternal deaths by 49% and saved over 6,500 lives to date. The charity closed in March 2025, after 25 years of work.

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