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Video: Midwife Mussa Laizer, his story and progress

by Barbara May Foundation | Feb 9, 2023 | News and Articles, Stories

At the core of what we do is training of health professionals. Each year around 100 midwives are trained in clinical skills across our networks and training is ongoing for all of our staff. Mussa is one of our brightest midwives in Maternity Africa, Tanzania and...
Interview: Valerie Browning on ABC Conversations with Sarah Kranowski

Interview: Valerie Browning on ABC Conversations with Sarah Kranowski

by Barbara May Foundation | Jan 30, 2023 | News and Articles

While she was in Australia in December, Valerie Browning was interviewed by Radio National presenter Sarah Kranowski in a piece entitled – How Aunty Val became the ‘Afar Angel’. The interview covered Valerie’s work over more than 30 years to improve...
The great work of Dr Anders Siem and Health Development International

The great work of Dr Anders Siem and Health Development International

by Barbara May Foundation | Jan 24, 2023 | News and Articles

A long-term friend of the Barbara May Foundation, Dr Anders Siem, has been doing great work around the world, first by eradicating Guinea worm and then turning his attention to eradicating obstetric fistula and maternal deaths. The results of his last six years...
Podcast: Valerie Browning on 20Twenty

Podcast: Valerie Browning on 20Twenty

by Barbara May Foundation | Dec 16, 2022 | News and Articles

Featuring on the 20Twenty Podcast with Neil Johnson: 50 Years in 50 Degrees – Life with the Afar People in Ethiopia – an interview with Valerie Browning LISTEN NOW
Barbara May Foundation partners with Safewill

Barbara May Foundation partners with Safewill

by Barbara May Foundation | Dec 6, 2022 | News and Articles

Barbara May Foundation announces its partnership with Safewill.  Safewill provides an easy option for the 57% of Australians who don’t have a Valid Will to protect the people and organisations that mean the most to them. Visit Safewill
Kirsty Neilson painting Valerie Browning for the Archibald Prize 2023

Kirsty Neilson painting Valerie Browning for the Archibald Prize 2023

by Barbara May Foundation | Nov 21, 2022 | News and Articles

The Foundation is delighted to announce that the renowned artist Kirsty Neilson will paint our beloved Valerie Browning for the Archibald Prize 2023. Kirsty has not only had her work hung three times in past Archibald Prizes, but is also a passionate volunteer who has...
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