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Women and Children First UK

Comedian Sara Pascoe makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Women and Children First UK.

Comedian Sara Pascoe makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Women and Children First UK. The charity sets up health groups and trains community leaders in countries including Ethiopia and Malawi, where women may not always have access to doctors during pregnancy and childbirth.

To Give:
- Freephone 0800 404 8144
- Freepost 91Èȱ¬ Radio 4 Appeal. (That’s the whole address. Please do not write anything else on the front of the envelope). Mark the back of the envelope ‘Women and Children First UK’.
- Cheques should be made payable to ‘Women and Children First UK’.
- You can donate online at bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4

Registered Charity Number: 1085096

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Thu 1 Aug 2024 15:27

Women & Children First

work in some of the world’s most rural, remote communities to make pregnancy and childbirth safer.  They set up health groups, bringing women together to share knowledge and address their biggest health challenges.

Preventing Pregnancy Deaths

Preventing Pregnancy Deaths
Every 2 minutes a woman dies in pregnancy or childbirth from preventable problems. Women in rural Ethiopia often have to give birth without a midwife present. This can be dangerous. Community groups discuss how to make birth safer.

Meet Rabiya

Meet Rabiya
Rabiya went to her local health group, set up by the charity.  She learnt about what can go wrong during childbirth. This was vital when Rabiya’s labour took too long. She knew this could be fatal. She got help to go to hospital, several miles away.

…and her daughter Fedila

…and her daughter Fedila
At hospital, Rabiya got the medical care she needed and gave birth to Fedila. Fedila is starting school this year, while Rabiya still goes to the group to support other mums-to-be. Your donations can help set up more lifesaving, life-changing groups.

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  • Sun 28 Jul 2024 07:54
  • Sun 28 Jul 2024 21:25
  • Thu 1 Aug 2024 15:27

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