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Project Details

Maternal Health Information giving project in Nsanje, Malawi.

ongoing

The Urgent Need (The "Why")

Maternal Health in Crisis

In the rural district of Nsanje, mothers are dying from preventable complications. The primary barrier is not just a lack of hospitals, but a lack of information. Rural women often face delays in recognizing danger signs, lack spousal support, or are influenced by harmful socio-cultural norms.

Our Solution (The "How")

 An Integrated Approach to Safety

CHAFO launched a 24-month community-led project designed to deliver a long-term solution.

  • Digital Technology: Using mobile devices to send actionable health info directly to pregnant women in local languages.
  • Community Empowerment: Training local influencers, traditional leaders, and health workers to build trust and ensure sustainability.
  • Holistic Support: Addressing the information gap, spousal involvement, and referral systems simultaneously.

Impact & Goals (The "What")

Our Goals for the Next 24 Months

  • 🎯 40% Reduction in maternal mortality within the target communities.
  • 🏥 Increased Facility Deliveries: Encouraging more women to deliver in safe health facilities.
  • đź§  Empowered Mothers: Women proficient at identifying danger signs in pregnancy and postpartum.

Call to Action (The "Donate")

Be Part of the Solution

Your contribution funds the necessary technology, training workshops, and community mobilization efforts to make this project a reality.

Donation Link: https://www.chafo.org.mw/donate

Project Objectives

1: To empower rural communities for timely maternal healthcare seeking behavior.
2: To strengthen referral system from hard to reach rural communities to healthcare facilities.
3: To enhance access to timely, quality and efficient maternal healthcare services.

Project Impact

1500 women served

Project At a Glance

Duration:

01 July 2025 To 30 June 2027

Project Status:

ongoing

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