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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 East 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.

Experience the majestic snow-capped peak of Mt Kilimanjaro in 2024

Join us for the experience of a lifetime!

Support and fundraise for the Barbara May Foundation while enjoying the unique experience of trekking through Africa. This nine-day journey will take you on a spectacular journey to one of the world’s natural wonders.

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Thank you Helen! A terrific article and Kirsty’s painting of Valerie has caught her beautiful essence so perfectly. We are so grateful that this painting and story will shine a light on the incredible work Valerie does every day for women in remote Ethiopia.
Article in bio link.
#savethemothersavetheworld #safebirth #fistularepair #Ethiopia #africa
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Barbara May Foundation is delighted to share Mussa’s story. As one of our brightest midwives in Maternity Africa, Tanzania, Mussa has progressed from midwife trainee to midwife trainer.
Each year around 100 midwives are trained in clinical skills across our networks and training is ongoing for all of our staff.
To hear Mussa’s beautiful story link in bio

#midwives #savethemothersavetheworld #safebirth #maternalhealth
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Are you ready for an experience of a lifetime?

You can support and fundraise for the Barbara May Foundation while enjoying the unique experience of trekking through breathtaking Tanzania and climb Mt Kilimanjaro. This nine-day journey will take you on a spectacular journey to one of the world’s natural wonders. You will be introduced to cultures and landscapes that few have encountered before.

Why Mt Kilimanjaro 2024?
- You will help raise vital funds for the Barbara May Foundation and their life saving work in Africa
- Enjoy panoramic views on the summit of Uhuru Peak (5895m)
- Be mesmerised by the sunrise over the Kenyan plains at Gilman’s Point (5681m)
- Trek to Mawenzi Tarn (4330m) situated in a cirque beneath the spires of Mawenzi
- Journey to Second Cave (3450m) with superb views of Kibo
- Venture into the forest to catch a glimpse of the Kilimanjaro Colobus Monkeys
- Additional acclimatisation time on Rongai Route

Learn more with link in bio
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Attention Melbourne! Save the Date - 5 May 2023 (7.00-9.00AM)!

Bookings opening soon for this celebration of the global midwifery community. The International Midwives Day Breakfast for the Barbara May Foundation will be held at the Kew RSL.

Stay tuned for more!
#midwifery #savethemothersavetheworld #safebirth #barbaramayfoundation #maternalhealth
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Listen now! Podcast interview with Valerie Browning on 20Twenty is available now on link below. Entitled “50 Years in 50 Degrees - Life with the Afar People in Ethiopia - Valerie Browning (Christian Nurse).”
20TWENTY is talk on radio focused on interviews, stories and insight covering life, culture and current events from a biblical perspective. you definitely won’t hear in the mainstream media. Host Neil Johson is an ordained Christian Minister of 25 years and is passionate about Christian media, Christian schools, and ‘connecting faith to life’ through serving God in his role at Vision.
Link in bio to hear the podcast.
#savethemothersavetheworld #safebirth #barbaramayfoundation #maternalhealth #ethiopia #20twenty
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