The PROMISE Project is a four year program that ADRA Canada is conducting for mothers, babies and young children living in remote villages in the Eastern province of Rwanda. PROMISE will be improving the lives of over 100,000 people in 96 communities. PROMISE will be supporting 18 health facilities and 400 health staff in three counties. PROMISE is funded through Global Affairs Canada and a partnership with Christian Children’s Fund of Canada and Emmanuel International.

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Article excerpt posted on en.intercer.net from ADRA Canada.

For millennia, babies have been bought into this world with the help of traditional birth attendants, commonly known as “TBAs”. In many countries, such as Cambodia, it has recently become illegal for traditional birth attendants to continue their age long practice. With concerns about the health of mother and baby, and a desire to reduce alarming statistics of high mortality rates, many countries have invested in installing health clinics and training mid wives in the practice of safe deliveries in sanitary environments. However, rather than retire the role of the TBA completely, ADRA recognizes that the TBA is still a highly respected member of her community.

Read more at the source: New Roles for Traditional Birth Attendants

Article excerpt posted on en.intercer.net from ADRA Canada.