This week the SAFE team completed an installation at Tiriri Health Center IV in Atiriri, Uganda. This is also the center at which Ester Madudu -- a leader for AMREF's "Stand Up For African Mothers" campaign -- works as a midwife. Before the installation of the Solar Suitcase, when a mother would go into labor at night, Ester would hold a cellular phone with her mouth and help birth the child using the minimal light from the phone. Now, with the Solar Suitcase, Ester and the other midwives can assist with childbirth without worrying about performing lifesaving procedures in darkness.
Jacquie training Ester and another midwife to operate the Solar Suitcase.
Only five minutes after the installation at Tiriri Health Center was finished, a baby was born prematurely at only 28 weeks gestation and needed to be resuscitated. The Solar Suitcase played a vital role in the successful birth and subsequent resuscitation of this child.
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23 December 2011
Light the Night Project in Action!
Jacquie Cutts (CEO and Founder of SAFE), Richard Cutts (SAFE technical director), and Rachel Fisher (SAFE intern) have been hard at work in Uganda this past week, installing Solar Suitcasess and training health workers and SAFE’s in-country staff at several hospitals on how to operate, install, and repair the devices. Through the effective and sustainable implementation of these machines, they are certainly making the Light the Night project – in collaboration with WE CARE Solar– a great success.
On Sunday, December 18th and Monday the 19th, the group had several meetings with community leaders and partner organizations to discuss the installation of the devices. At the first stop, Ibulanku Health Center, the group met with the individual in charge, Sulamain Lule, who was very excited about the installations of the Humless units, which he said, according to Jacquie, will be a great step in “strengthening all the facets of the local health system.”
As Jacquie explained, “installing the older version Solar Suitcase at Bukoteka, then the Humless units at Ibulanku, fixing Busesa’s panels, and installing the new Solar Suitcases (with expansion packs) at the Iganga District Hospital will help to ensure quality care at each step in the chain of health care delivery.”
The next stop was the village of Busembe, Kalalu Parish in Iganga District, where the group checked on SAFE’s projects and discussed plans to hold a community health fair day on December 26th with Ugandan groups Women’s Voice, Bugya Bukye, and KAMEDE (Kalalu Men’s Development Association). SAFE will provide HIV and malaria testing and counseling, immunizations (specifically targeted at women and children), malaria treatment, and mosquito nets for 300-400 people expected to attend.
On Monday, the group met with Dr. Susan Wandera Kayizzi, the Deputy Country Director of AMREF Uganda in Kampala, who helped to work out the logistics for the arrival of the rest of the Solar Suitcases, and described her experiences doing caesarian sections with the unreliable lighting caused by power outages, particularly this past year.
Tuesday saw more meetings, with the White Ribbon Alliance and UNICEF, and the completion of two Solar Suitcase installations with accompanying training, especially for the UNICEF workers who will be finishing the installations once the group departs. The first installation was at Kyampisi Heath Center III, a UNICEF-affiliated health center, and the other at Kyetume Health Center III.
After the installation at Kyampisi, Jacquie showed a midwife and clinical officer how to use a fetal Doppler, which allowed a pregnant woman who was there for prenatal care to hear her baby’s heartbeat. Jacquie also spoke with them about the Solar Suitcase:
On Wednesday, the group installed one out of the two Solar Suitcases at the Iganga District Hospital. Despite some challenges with time constraints, the SAFE group was very happy to have done this installation, for unsurprisingly that night there was a power outage during an emergency cesarean section. But, according to the OR nurse, the Solar Suitcase remedied the problem very effectively:
“We just switched on the light and then we finished. We did all of them, and we took it into the first room too, so that we could treat the motor vehicle accident patients.”
The Light the Night project is already truly making a difference in its early days. Check back soon for more exciting updates!
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19 December 2011
Last Minute Holiday Gifts!
Still haven't found the perfect gift for that special someone? Check Safe Mothers Safe Babies' gift catalog and support maternal health in Uganda!
06 December 2011
Light the Night Headed to Uganda!
Last weekend, SAFE Founder Jacqueline Cutts and Technical Director Richard Cutts (along with their son, Jacob) headed to Berkeley, CA to be trained in the installation, repair, maintenance, and usage of the Solar Suitcase. Later this month, SAFE will receive 20 Solar Suitcases to install in Ugandan health facilities, including the clinics with which we regularly work on other maternal and child health projects, in addition to the health centers and hospitals affiliated with several other partner organizations (including AMREF, UNICEF, and the Uganda Development and Health Associates, among others). We would like to give a HUGE thank you to the Segal Family Foundation for making this possible, as well as to WE CARE Solar for the incredible project, superior teaching skills, and partnership!!
WE CARE Solar Co-founders Laura Stachel, MD (Executive Director) and Hal Aronson (Technology Director) with SAFE's Jacquie and Richard Cutts (and their son, Jacob). |
Solar Suitcases at the MRI factory in California, being prepared for shipment! |
Fully assembled Solar Suitcases, being shipped THIS WEEK!!! |
19 November 2011
Support SAFE--2011 Holiday Gift Catalog!
Attention all Safe Mothers, Safe Babies supporters! Below, you'll find our Holiday 2011 Gift Catalog. Please consider making a donation to SAFE in honor of a loved one. You can sponsor any project you like, after which you will be sent "honor cards" which you can give to your loved ones to show how your gift is empowering women and saving the lives of mothers and children. What a great way to celebrate the holidays!
16 November 2011
Introducing the new 2011-2012 Domestic Interns of Safe Mothers Safe Babies!
In September, SAFE gained twelve fabulous women as new domestic interns and volunteers! Check out their bios below:
Secretary
My name is Corrine. I'm finishing up my undergrad at BYU, studying Anthropology and International Development. I'm only slightly obsessed with both. My dream would be to do research in Africa to help build better policies in governments... at least I think that's what I want to do. I love a good dance party and listening to a good story. The end. Oh! And I got interested in SAFE after meeting Jacquie in my Sociology class... and I'm the new secretary.
International
Internship Director (IID)
Ali Winters
I am originally
from Corpus Christi, Texas. I
moved to Austin after graduating high school, and have now been here for about
nine years. I received my Bachelor
of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of
Texas. Then, I went on to get an
MPH degree with a global health concentration, and am currently in my first
semester of the Doctor of Public Health program in Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences. I am also working as a research assistant for the Michael
and Susan Dell Center, doing research on childhood obesity prevention programs
and policy evaluation. Outside of school and work, I like to spend time
outdoors and see live music, two activities that can be done at many places in
Austin. There is no shortage of
fun things to do here! In the
future, I hope to focus on maternal and neonatal health in the United States
and abroad, and within this area, narrow my focus more specifically to
nutrition for this population. I
am looking forward to working more with Safe Mothers, Safe Babies and
supporting volunteers who will travel to Uganda to continue the wonderful work
we are doing there!
Jefferson
Medical College Internship Coordinator (JMCIC)
Caiti White
My name is Caiti White, and I am a second year medical student at Jefferson Medical College (JMC) in Philadelphia, PA. I am originally from Arendtsville, PA, and graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA, in 2008 with a degree in neuroscience and Spanish. This past summer, I traveled to Uganda with two of my medical school classmates and spent 5 weeks in the Iganga district as a SAFE intern. During our time in Uganda, we worked closely with several community-formed groups by conducting many training workshops on topics such as safe motherhood, family planning, first aid, group management, and organic farming. I am currently serving as a co-JMC internship coordinator and look forward to working with everyone at SAFE!
My name is Caiti White, and I am a second year medical student at Jefferson Medical College (JMC) in Philadelphia, PA. I am originally from Arendtsville, PA, and graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA, in 2008 with a degree in neuroscience and Spanish. This past summer, I traveled to Uganda with two of my medical school classmates and spent 5 weeks in the Iganga district as a SAFE intern. During our time in Uganda, we worked closely with several community-formed groups by conducting many training workshops on topics such as safe motherhood, family planning, first aid, group management, and organic farming. I am currently serving as a co-JMC internship coordinator and look forward to working with everyone at SAFE!
My name is Melissa and I'm one of the Jefferson Medical
College Intern Coordinators for SAFE this year. I'm 24 years old and a 2nd year
medical student at Jefferson in Philadelphia, where I also live. I went to
Temple (also in Philly) for my undergrad degree in Biology & Religion. My
family is from just outside of Philadelphia, where I grew up, so I haven't
ventured far from home in my schooling but I love to travel! Hence my trip to
Uganda this past summer where I volunteered for 5 weeks and had an AMAZING
time. I hope to recruit even more awesome Jefferson people for a new trip this
coming summer to continue to make a difference with SAFE.
University of Texas Internship Coordinator
(UTIC)
Lauren Hoffman was born in Dallas,
Texas where she attended The Hockaday School for girls for fourteen years.
After high school, she made a break for the southeast and became a bulldog at
the University of Georgia. She graduated with a B.A. in anthropology and a
minor in biology. Currently, she is a second year medical student at The
University of Texas Medical School at Houston.
Domestic Internship Program Director
Emily Belnap
Emily Belnap received her associate of arts degree in 1998 from Ricks College and her bachelor of arts in English from Brigham Young University (BYU) in 2003. Emily worked in academic advising for BYU from 2001-2011 and held several positions throughout her career including student receptionist, office manager, senior advisor, and graduation evaluator. She received her master of science from Kansas State University in Academic Advising Administration in May 2010. Emily recently resigned from her beloved career at BYU to be a full-time mom. Emily loves being a mom and wife and also enjoys walking, cooking healthy and allergy-free foods (son has multiple food allergies), reading, and playing at the park with her son. Though Emily has had little experience with non-profit work and/or public health, she did serve an 18-month LDS mission to Paris, France where she met many African people and got to experience a taste of the African culture. Since she misses her work with BYU students, she is excited to work with the interns of SAFE and is hoping to learn more about non-profit work and public health.
Emily Belnap received her associate of arts degree in 1998 from Ricks College and her bachelor of arts in English from Brigham Young University (BYU) in 2003. Emily worked in academic advising for BYU from 2001-2011 and held several positions throughout her career including student receptionist, office manager, senior advisor, and graduation evaluator. She received her master of science from Kansas State University in Academic Advising Administration in May 2010. Emily recently resigned from her beloved career at BYU to be a full-time mom. Emily loves being a mom and wife and also enjoys walking, cooking healthy and allergy-free foods (son has multiple food allergies), reading, and playing at the park with her son. Though Emily has had little experience with non-profit work and/or public health, she did serve an 18-month LDS mission to Paris, France where she met many African people and got to experience a taste of the African culture. Since she misses her work with BYU students, she is excited to work with the interns of SAFE and is hoping to learn more about non-profit work and public health.
Fundraising Chair
My name is Johanna England. I live in Houston, TX
with my partner and four children. My education is in anthropology and my
career interests are the research and reduction of health care disparities both
globally and in the community. I spent five years in the US Navy as a Hospital
Corpsman, working in women’s health. I have direct patient care experience in
obstetrics and gynecology, labor and delivery, maternal fetal medicine and
breast care. I am excited to be involved with the fantastic work of SAFE!
Communications Manager
Lisa Evans hails from Victoria,
British Columbia, Canada. She is currently a sophomore at Vassar College majoring in Science, Technology, and Society. She is especially interested in issues surrounding global health, sustainable development,
the environment, and food. In her free time she loves to cook, eat, juggle, play sports, write, and go on adventures. She excited to gain experience and learn more about sustainable and participatory development in her new role.
International Operations Director
Katherine Meese was born in Austin, Texas, and graduated
from Texas A&M University with a degree in Finance. After graduation,
Katherine worked in Rwanda on a microfinance project in the coffee sector. She
spent three years working as a financial analyst in the energy industry, in the
US and Southeast Asia, before returning to graduate school. She is currently
working on her Master’s in Public Health at the University of Texas School of
Public Health, with a focus on global health and energy poverty. Katherine also
serves as the Director of Business Development for AvanzarOak Ventures, working
on projects ranging from coffee to solar power. In her spare time, Katherine
enjoys photography, sailing, and hanging out with her fabulous husband.
Interns
Megan Andersen
Ashley Larsen
Rachel Fisher
08 November 2011
Heading to Uganda
From December 18th to December 31st, SAFE Founder Jacqueline Cutts and SAFE Technical Director Richard Cutts (also Jacquie's husband) will be in Uganda to implement the Light the Night project. The objectives for the trip include:
- Receiving the 20 WE CARE Solar Suitcases and 6 Humless solar units.
- Installing 2 Solar Suitcases in the Jinja National Referral Hospital, and training the project partners in the installation of the units at the same time.
- Training SAFE's in-country staff in the installation, use, and repair of the WE CARE Solar Suitcases, so that the remaining Solar Suitcases can be installed post Cutts'-departure.
- Installing 2 Humless Solar units at the Iganga District Hospital, 3 Humless Solar units at Ibulanku Health Center, and installing 1 Humless solar unit at Bukoteka Health Center.
- Hosting 1 community health fair to provide immunizations to 600 women and children while simultaneously improving awareness of the solar unit installations and the eRanger program.
- Providing medical supplies to Bukoteka Health Center, who hasn't been given any by their funding agency for almost a year.
- Exploring ways to provide a source of income for the Bukoteka doctor and nurse, who haven't been paid for a year either (exploring gift of a dairy heifer, milk-producing goat, or organic farming equipment, the byproducts of which could provide them with food or money).
- Meeting with SAFE's partnered women's and men's groups.
- Checking in on all of SAFE's projects.
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Thank you for your support--and check back for updates!
31 October 2011
Zaina: E-ranger Advocate
Nakagolo Zaina from Bugandadala (married to Twaha Megelo with seven children) went to a Traditional Birth Attendant (TBA) during her labor pains. After
detecting signs of complications during the delivery, the TBA referred her to
Ibulanku Health center. Zaina used a Boda-Boda to reach Ibulanku and paid 2,000
Ugandan shillings.
At Ibulanku,
Zaina received maximum care from the midwife, Harriet. Harriet detected that
the complications would be best handled by a higher facility, and referred
Zaina to the Iganga District Hospital. Zaina was also provided with a SAFE Maama
Kit (with necessary supplies for delivery), without which she couldn’t have
received care at the hospital.
Zaina was
recommended to use the eRanger ambulance. Isma, the trained driver, drove her along with a medical attendant to the Iganga Hospital where she successfully
delivered a baby boy (Abdal Rah man Eliasa)!
Zaina praised
the care and attention given to her during her labor pain and recommended the
usage of the eRanger as a much safer means of transport for expectant mothers over other
conventional methods.
Zaina’s Massage to Mothers Ibulanku
sub-county “I
encourage expecting mothers to go and attend antenatal clinics at Ibulanku
Health center because of a number of education, mosquito net and information
given to pregnant women, I also encourage mothers to use the e-ranger ambulance
during labor pain because it is combatable to handle such situation”.
Zaina’s Massage to Safe Mothers Safe
Babies SAFE “Thanks
for the services of eRanger ambulance, Maama kit, and the mosquito net that
helped me to deliver safely”.
Zaina also promised to join SAFE on this cause of
reaching more pregnant women freely.
21 October 2011
Partner WE CARE Solar wins the Nokia Health Award at the Tech Awards 2011!
A hearty round of applause and shout out to our partner WE CARE Solar for winning the Nokia Health Award at the Tech Museum's Tech Awards last night! Check out the link below to watch a clip about the Solar Suitcase and to see Dr. Laura Stachel and Hal Aronson win the award!
19 October 2011
SAFE Co-awarded Solar Grant!
It is our great pleasure to share that Safe Mothers, Safe Babies has been co-awarded a large grant with parter WE CARE Solar from the Segal Family Foundation for Light the Night. This will provide funding for SAFE to install a total of 20 WE CARE Solar Suitcases in Ugandan health facilities, and allow us to do participatory, demand-generating outreach in the catchment areas of several of those institutions. So excited, and full of gratitude for great partners and supporters!
SAFE Founder, Jacquie Cutts, and husband/SAFE Technology Director, Richard Cutts, will be flying to Uganda in December to implement the project. Check back for updates soon!
26 September 2011
Stand Up for Women in Uganda
SAFE stands with Health GAP (Global Access Project) in encouraging the Ugandan government to take action against maternal mortality and morbidity in Uganda by increasing the number of health care workers.
Later this week, a Ugandan court will hear the case of 2 women who died in childbirth, which argues that by failing to provide appropriate health services, the government is violating the Ugandan constitution. Every day, 16 women in Uganda die in childbirth, while 6 times as many are injured in incapacitating ways. SAFE affirms that these deaths and injuries are unacceptable--and that action must be taken to help Ugandan women realize their rights! For more information, please check out the following link: http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5712/p/salsa/web/questionnaire/public/?questionnaire_KEY=665
Later this week, a Ugandan court will hear the case of 2 women who died in childbirth, which argues that by failing to provide appropriate health services, the government is violating the Ugandan constitution. Every day, 16 women in Uganda die in childbirth, while 6 times as many are injured in incapacitating ways. SAFE affirms that these deaths and injuries are unacceptable--and that action must be taken to help Ugandan women realize their rights! For more information, please check out the following link: http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5712/p/salsa/web/questionnaire/public/?questionnaire_KEY=665
20 September 2011
Congrats to Partner WE CARE Solar!
SAFE has been working with an organization called WE CARE Solar on a project to install WE CARE Solar Suitcases in several rural health centers in Iganga and neighboring Namutumba District, and the Jinja National Referral Hospital Maternity Ward and Operating Theater. We are thrilled to give them a shout out for being named a laureate in The Tech Awards!! For more information, check out: http://thetechawards.thetech.org/media_room/international-laureates-be-honored-tech-awards
Woot woot WE CARE Solar!!
Woot woot WE CARE Solar!!
19 September 2011
Ashoka Changemakers: Making More Health Competition
SAFE has just entered a competition called Making More Health, put on by Ashoka Changemakers. We would love it if you visited our page and "liked us" or commented about our entry!! Please visit: http://www.changemakers.com/morehealth/entries/sustainably-improving-maternal-health
Thanks, in advance!
- The SAFE Team
Thanks, in advance!
- The SAFE Team
13 September 2011
Women: Inspiration & Enterprise Symposium!
A big congrats to Board Member Jamie Rosen, who has been selected as a "young champion for women" and invited to attend and speak about SAFE at the Women: Inspiration & Enterprise Symposium. Hosted by Sarah Brown, Arianna Huffington, and Donna Karan on September 19 in New York City, the WIE Symposium will feature over 100 speakers exploring the theme "What it means to be a woman now." We are stoked that Jamie gets to take SAFE to such an awesome conference--and can't wait to hear about all the super cool people she will get to meet. Congratulations Jamie! We will be rooting for you!
For more information, please see: http://www.whiteribbonalliance.org/WIE/inspiration2011.cfm
For more information, please see: http://www.whiteribbonalliance.org/WIE/inspiration2011.cfm
06 September 2011
Attention Anyone Wanting Experience: Join SAFE!
Safe Mothers, Safe Babies is growing, and we've reached a point that we now need more people to join our team! We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:
- Director of Research and Development: Researches the best practices in the field for each of SAFE's projects and influences programming decisions based on that research. Also seeks to present SAFE's experiences and lessons learned to shape other organization's understanding of best practices.
- Donor Relations Chair: Responsible for grant reporting and keeping in touch with SAFE’s donors. This includes follow-up after grant or donation dispersal as well as keeping an ongoing database of donors current.
- Communications Manager: Responsible for generating content for the Safe Mothers, Safe Babies website, social media, blog, newsletter and annual report.
- Media Relations Manager: Will develop and implement a strategic media relations plan. This will include sending press releases and pitch letters to members of the media in both the United States and Uganda around key SAFE initiatives and events to generate positive coverage of SAFE’s work and promote maternal and newborn health initiatives more broadly.
- Fundraising Team Members: Will plan and execute domestic fundraisers and education campaigns.
For more information on any of these positions, or information on volunteering with SAFE in Uganda, please email safemothers.safebabies@gmail.com, or visit www.safemotherssafebabies.org and click on "contact us."
Thank you!!
- The SAFE Team
05 September 2011
Announcing Light the Night with Humless, Inc.
We are pleased to announce our partnership with Humless, Inc. on "Light the Night"--a project that will bring solar electricity to two rural health centers and the Iganga District Hospital Maternity Ward and Operating Theater. Humless, Inc. is a Utah-based solar company that developed highly efficient, lithium solar units. Bringing these units to Uganda will allow medical providers the light they need to provide adequate care; it will also help to increase the demand for services by strengthening public perception of the health centers. Finally, it will reduce deadly delays in cesarean sections (currently, they are sometimes done by flashlight or kerosene lantern). After a matching $5,000 grant from an anonymous donor, Humless is helping SAFE to fundraise the remaining money for the project. Please see video below to learn more about what we're doing!
04 September 2011
Do Something Seed Grant Implementation!
Kalalu Women's Voice (women's group) welcoming SAFE with a song. |
Women in Kalalu Women's Voice now incorporate nutrition education in their safe motherhood activities (especially a brand new safe motherhood home-to-home visitation program). |
A men demonstrating "kangaroo care" as part of safe motherhood training. |
Webale inho (Thank you so much) Do Something!!!!
10 August 2011
Thank You Do Something!!!
- Helped two new women's groups form, all of which conduct safe motherhood activities and outreach.
- Provided safe motherhood training to 7 groups.
- Worked with 3 groups on developing high-quality safe motherhood and general health education dramas.
- Provided organic farming training (which is how the groups sustain their activities) to 7 groups.
- Provided organic passion fruit and sweet potato seeds to 3 groups.
- Registered 5 groups with the sub-county.
- Provided group management and business training to 7 groups.
- Provided emergency neonatal resuscitation training to two health centers.
09 August 2011
Shallow Well Hand-Over
Safe Mothers, Safe Babies is pleased to share the official hand-over of the shallow wells funded by the Rotary International Grant. A special thanks to our Rotary partners in Rotary Districts #7210 and #9200.
Photo Credit: Katherine Meese
SAFE Board Member, Erin Glueckert, and Program Manager, Mohamed Mukalu (Medie), at the official hand-over event with representatives of Rotary International--our awesome funders! |
Nothing sweeter than clean water! |
08 August 2011
eRanger Program Launch
After 3 long years of hard work, SAFE is pleased to announce the launch of the eRanger motorcycle ambulance program at Ibulanku Health Center!!! A special Thanks to all of our supporters, espeically the Rotary International Foundation and Rotary Districts #7210 and #9200.
Photo credit: Katherine Meese
Ibulanku Health Center manager, Sulamain Lule, speaking at the eRanger launch. |
Dignitaries and local Village Health Teams in attendance at the launch. |
06 August 2011
Welcome from Kalalu Women's Voice
Wonder what it's like to work with SAFE in Uganda? Check out this welcome song from Kalalu Women's Voice, one of the women's groups with which SAFE works!
04 July 2011
Jefferson Medical Students in Uganda!
SAFE's first volunteer trip of the year is in full force! Caitlin White, Melissa Vitolo, and Erin Shapiro--first year medical students from Jefferson Medical School--arrived in Uganda at the end of last week. They will be working with SAFE Program Manager, Mukalu Medie, and Iganga citizens to expand our work with women's groups (including safe motherhood initiatives, nutrition projects, and income generation) and train health professionals and lay citizens in emergency obstetric care. Check back soon for updates from the interns!
04 May 2011
International Day of the Midwife
Today is International Day of the Midwife. Help us recognize midwives in Uganda for their extraordinary efforts to save women by supporting the programs that connect them with needed educational and service-delivery resources. Visit: http://www.safemotherssafebabies.org/?p=what_we_do&s=maternal_health and http://www.safemotherssafebabies.org/?p=what_we_do&s=ecare for more information!
26 April 2011
World Malaria Day
In memory of all the millions of people who die every year from malaria, today is World Malaria Day. Malaria is of particular concern to pregnant women; pregnancy reduces a woman's resistance to the disease and makes it harder to fight. Malaria is even more catastrophic for newborns. Help us stop the spread of this disease by expanding our Malaria Prevention Program. Visit: http://www.safemotherssafebabies.org/?p=what_we_do&s=malaria_prevention
Thank you!
- The SAFE Team
Thank you!
- The SAFE Team
18 April 2011
Humless Solar Project
Thanks to the generous support of a US-based alternative energy company, Humless, SAFE is initiating a quick capacity-building project to install innovative solar technology at six health centers within Bugweri Sub-County. Humless has agreed to provide their easy-to-use, lithium-based solar units (as opposed to lead-based), designed to last for many hours with one charge, to SAFE at cost and moreover to match donations dollar-for-dollar. Towards this endeavor, we are seeking to raise $3,000; we currently have raised $1,000. Your contribution to the SAFE's Lighting Rural Uganda Project will be much appreciated! Please visit www.safemotherssafebabies.org for information on how to donate, or direct inquiries to safemothers.safebabies@gmail.com!
29 March 2011
Erin Glueckert and International Women's Day
We are glad to finally share pictures from Board Member Erin Glueckert's recent trip to Uganda, where she attended International Women's Day.
Erin giving Certification of Appreciation to the Source of the Nile Rotary |
Erin with Kalalu Women's Voice |
Erin with Kalalu Men's Development Group (KAMEDE) |
Kalalu Women's Voice preparing for their reproductive health drama, performed on International Women's Day (March 8), focused on the theme "produce the number of children that you can support). |
24 March 2011
Shallow Wells
The construction of four shallow wells is officially underway! Well construction is being facilitated through our partner organization, the Uganda Village Project. Check out this page for more information on their safe water program: http://www.ugandavillageproject.org/what-we-do/safe-water/
Above: Shallow well constructed by the Uganda Village Project in Busembe. Photographic credit: Anne Sherwood--www.annesherwood.com |
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