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Barbara May Foundation

A Volunteer’s Journey by Prof. Jonathan Morris

A Volunteer’s Journey by Prof. Jonathan Morris

Between May 2019 and December 2019 my wife and I had the privilege to work at Kivulini Maternity Centre, Arusha. Nestled within coffee plantations, with Mount Meru as an imposing backdrop the Hospital serves as a true beacon of hope to some of the world’s most...

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A reflection of my three months in Ethiopia by Valerie Perkins

A reflection of my three months in Ethiopia by Valerie Perkins

As this year comes to a close, I reflect on some of the events of my own life in this past year. A quote comes to mind from `WHERE DO BROKEN HEARTS GO?' (Nylle) when I think of the three months I spent in Ethiopia earlier this year. The quote is ... `Better to look...

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How can you help?

Programs supported wholly or in part by the Barbara May Foundation include:

. The building and operations of the Vision Maternity Care Hospital in Barhir Dar, Ethiopia.
. The operations of the Barbara May Maternity Hospital in Mille, Ethiopia.
. Kivulini Maternity Centre – Maternity Africa, Tanzania. This centre provides obstetric services and an extensive fistula repair program which includes significant outreach programs.
. Midwife Training Programs
. Tertiary education of local medical professionals.