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Providing lifesaving maternal healthcare & fistula repair in remote Africa
Around the world, approximately 800 women die every day from birth-related injuries such as fistula. More than half of these are in sub-Saharan Africa. The Barbara May Foundation funds projects that provide dignity and safety for underprivileged women in birth.
Established in 2009, the Barbara May Foundation (BMF) provides funding to Australian medical professionals Valerie Browning AM and Dr Andrew Browning AM initiating and managing projects in remote Africa (Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Northern Uganda) that relieve the high incidence of death and extreme injury such as fistula in pregnancy and childbirth. They provide safety, dignity and hope. Maternal healthcare and medical services are provided at no cost, regardless of race or religion.
Projects supported in Africa
Barbara May Maternity Hospital, Ethiopia
Valerie Browning AM
Vision Maternity Care Hospital, Ethiopia
Dr Birhanu Menber
Kivulini Hospital Maternity Africa (MA), Tanzania
Dr Andrew Browning
Latest News & Articles
Aisha’s Story of Restored Hope
Aisha is a young woman who came to a fistula camp in Tanzania earlier this year. At first she was...
Impact Report for the year ended 30 June 2025
We are grateful for your support this year, enabling women in Africa to give birth safely and be healed of fistula injuries .
Christine’s Journey: Fistula Patient Story
Christine is from war-torn Sudan, and her journey to healing has been difficult. At just 19,...
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What do you give ‘someone who has everything’ at Christmas? Here’s a unique and meaningful idea:
Give the gift of hope, encouragement and practical support to life-saving hospitals serving poor and vulnerable women in Africa.
Just try and top that! A gift to remember🧡
https://barbaramayfoundation.com/christmas-appeal-2025 and link in bio too!
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Give the gift of safe, reliable maternity care this Christmas!
Every dollar you donate until Christmas Day will help get us closer to making these wishes come true: Christmas Appeal link in bio
Help ensure vulnerable mothers in Africa can receive life-saving and dignity-restoring care this Christmas. Donate today to have your gift doubled!
https://barbaramayfoundation.com/christmas-appeal-2025 and link in bio too.
#womenshealth #maternitycare #fistula #meaningfulgifts #giftsthatgiveback #christiangifts
Are you in Adelaide this Christmas? Don’t miss out on meeting Dr Andrew Browning AM in person NEXT WEEK. Join us for a meet and greet (and delicious nibbles) at Taikunthi Restaurant in Adelaide on 19 December, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.
RSVP now - https://events.humanitix.com/meet-and-greet-in-adelaide
Adelaide - We’re coming to visit!
Join us for nibbles and meet renowned fistula surgeon, Dr Andrew Browning AM, and our General Manager, Karen Baker.
December 19th! Find all the details and RSVP Today 👉 Link in bio.
#obstetrician #maternalhealth #midwife #nurse #FistulaTreatment #australiancharity #charityevent #barbaramayfoundation
Give a gift this Christmas so fistula patients don’t have bugs in their beds when they come to receive life-restoring treatment next year.
Link in bio.
#bethechange #christmasappeal #charitygift #meaningfulgiftidea #maternalhealth
It’s International Volunteers Day…and oh boy do we have some incredible volunteers at Barbara May Foundation.
You have helped us with everything from professional volunteering on the ground in Africa, to behind-the-scenes support here in Australia.
We know you do it for those mamas and babies who have no one else. Your help has made a difference. Thank you 🧡
Hospital laundry shouldn’t be washed in a river.
This Christmas, help us provide washing facilities at this remote hospital in Central African Republic.
Support our 2025 Christmas Appeal: Link in Bio!
Looking for a Christmas gift idea for someone who loves living a faith-filled, generous life? We’ve got you covered!
Dr Andrew’s book, A Doctor in Africa, is an inspiring read for anyone interested in living a more meaningful, impactful life.
Give this thoughtful gift and you’ll ALSO be supporting our life-saving work in Africa. Order from your favourite bookstore or online (link in bio).
#meaningfulgift #wishlist #booksofınstagram #booklover #christiangift #giftidea #maternalhealth #charity #fistulafoundation #catherinehamlin
It’s Giving Tuesday! We want to say THANK YOU to everyone who gave this year to support the safe arrival of 16,202 babies. Here is just one of them.
Swap the consumerism of Black Friday for the generosity of Giving Tuesday. Donate here: https://barbaramayfoundation.com/how-can-i-help/
(Link in bio)
#givingtuesday #thankyou❤️ #thankful #MaternalHealthMatters #newbornbaby #nicu #maternalhealth #barbaramayfoundation
What’s the story behind our new partner hospital in Tanzania?
Listen in to this great conversation between Dr Andrew Browning, Anthony McLellan (the donor funding the construction of the hospital) and 20Twenty’s Neil Johnson!
🔊Find it in your podcast player or click the link in our bio!
#australiancharity #podcast #maternalhealth #globalhealth #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #tanzania #christianliving
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Here’s how your generosity made a difference this year!
Give a gift this Christmas which will have a lifelong impact: Christmas Appeal link in bio!