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Stories of Mothers Saved is an initiative organized jointly by the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood ® and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Stories of Mothers Saved is a collection of individual stories of women who have lived to tell their stories - who did not die needlessly in pregnancy or childbirth - due to a key action taken by her, her family, the community, a health worker, a political leader or others. These stories highlight what works and what must be done at all levels - from saving money to secure transportation to the health facility when labor begins, to having access to family planning services, to receiving an emergency caesarean section, to attending a well equipped and staffed facility because the government prioritized maternal and newborn health - even providing girls access to education.

The stories collected for the Stories of Mothers Saved project have been told through photography, written stories, film and audio. Any individual or organization is welcome to participate and contribute to this global advocacy project! Click here to see the list of individual and organizational participants.

Click here for more information in English or French. Contact wra1@whiteribbonalliance.org with questions and comments.