The BirthDay Trust is a new organisation, campaigning to encourage safer pregnancy and safer childbirth for mothers and babies around the world. We are working closely with women and health workers in Africa and Asia, using film to raise awareness.

We celebrate birth, but ask - why are so many pregnant women dying? One death every minute adds up to more than half a million each year. 1 in 16 women dies in pregnancy in the poorest parts of the world and some young girls in Africa face a lifetime risk of dying in pregnancy or childbirth of 1 in 8.

These figures reveal a gap between the rich world and poor world that is greater than in any other aspect of health. And the death of a mother is not just a health issue; it is a disaster for her, for her family and whole community.

A few generations ago, childbirth was often dangerous in the UK. But improved public health, education and women's rights changed all that. So what has to be done to save mothers' lives is well known. It doesn't take a lot of cash. But it does take awareness and commitment.

Our campaign is part of the international safe motherhood and safer childbirth movement, harnessing public support for political and practical change.

Click here to visit The White Ribbon Alliance For Safe Motherhood website. Or, for more information on The Birthday Trust and its work please feel free to browse our website.

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Visit the How to Help page to find out how to support the charity. Cards for sale, calendars for sale, how to donate, throw your own BrithDay party and more.