NEWS!
The Daru TBAs know how to make us feel welcome!
They greeted us at the edge of town with this banner, and we marched together with many songs and much laughter. This was the kickoff to the TBA Jamboree. Almost all our TBAs attended, to dance, share stories, show what they’ve learned, and meet their sister TBAs. We distributed the TBA kits to shouts of delight and a few tears. One woman hugged her kit, weeping, and refused to loosen her grip even for the picture!
MOMS is making a difference in Sierra Leone - and you make it possible for us to continue!
We heard more stories and statistics about our success in the Kailahun District. MOMS' TBAs continue to apply what they’ve learned to provide better care for women. They teach the local women about nutrition and sanitation, encourage breastfeeding, advise about family planning, practice safe delivery techniques, and refer women to the clinic appropriately. The maternal mortality rate has plummeted - and the Ministry of Health and Sanitation is convinced that this is due to the work of MOMS - which you make possible! Thank you!
Trish Ross greets the TBAs, supervised by the Daru TBAs’ “devil”.
Chris McManus greets the “devil”, supervised by the Daru TBAs.
Our model is working, thanks to you.
Do you want to be part of this success?
- join us as a teacher? Check out our Volunteer page.
- donate? It’s tax deductible! Click the Donate button and use your PayPal account or a credit card.
- give newborn layette items, items for the TBA kits, or teaching aids? See our Support MOMS section for more information.
MOMS is...
A non-profit organization whose purpose is to improve maternal/child health and maternity outcomes through education and service.
- Our focus is on women around the world who lack access to adequate maternity care.
- We train women to be community health workers and change agents, teaching them basic health and maternal-care practices.