A pregnant woman holds her bump. Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels
An expectant mother is writing a blog for Women and Children First to describe her experiences of pregnancy during the coronavirus - and juxtaposing it with the experiences in countries where the charity works.
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The clinic in Thunder Hill, Sierra Leone, built and arranged by the women’s health group led by Mafere
Mafere is the leader of the ‘Hands Together’ community group in Thunder Hill, Freetown, Sierra Leone. Together, the group achieved their dream – building a brand-new clinic to help women and children.
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A Ugandan mother holds her baby in a blanket
Women and Children First is asking for nominations to win a £1,000 Movement for Good award, with votes needed by Sunday 24th May.
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Join the 2.6 Challenge to help save the UK’s charities, including Women and Children First
Women and Children First is inviting you, your family and friends to take part in The 2.6 Challenge from Sunday 26 April to help to save the UK’s charities, including our organisation.
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A mother with her child on a bicycle (photo: Corrie Wingate)
While Ethiopia and Uganda have relatively few confirmed cases of coronavirus at present, society has changed dramatically in the last few weeks. Ethiopia has just declared a state of emergency as a result of the coronavirus.
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Women in Ethiopia have made a stretcher to help people get to a hospital or health centre
The coronavirus crisis has seen communities coming together. People are providing support to others in their time of need. This is similar to the work of Women and Children First in the world’s poorest countries. The building blocks of our group approach could help you and your local community to support those in need.
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Shappi Khorsandi, one of the acts performing at the Cracking Comedy show
Women and Children First has rescheduled its comedy night, originally scheduled for Monday 4th May, to Monday 14th September, given the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Mother Agnes, with her baby Miriam - who survived malaria
Mothers like Agnes in Uganda face dangers. They wake up every morning not knowing if their babies and children will survive.
The catastrophic climate emergency has seen a sharp surge in the number of people suffering from malaria. This deadly disease is reaching record levels.
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This year’s Cracking Comedy line-up. Top row, left to right: Marcus Brigstocke, Shappi Khorsandi, Rhys James, Suzi Ruffell. Bottom row, left to right: Rosie Jones, Flo & Joan, Abigoliah Schamaun, Jen Brister
An extraordinary line-up of comedians will perform at the Leicester Square Theatre on Monday 4th May for Women and Children First’s comedy night, with tickets now on sale.
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A girl supported by one of our women’s health groups in Uganda
Women and Children First, with the support of our donors and partners, will be helping more women and children survive and thrive. This includes starting new projects in some of the world’s poorest communities.
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