Designed by Gershoni Planned Parenthood Golden Gate

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Maternity Village

EECMY, PPGG, and the Hosanna hospital have developed detailed project plans for rebuilding and revitalizing the maternity village, drawing on needs assessments from the CBRH program and collaboration with the community and hospital staff. Please join us in realizing our vision.

Services
  • Daily monitoring and prenatal care from trained medical personnel
  • Access to hospital births, especially important for women with high-risk pregnancies
  • Income-generating skills training to raise women's low socioeconomic status

Education

Culturally appropriate health education on key general and reproductive health topics:

  • Safe drinking water
  • Vaccines
  • Nutrition
  • Self-care during pregnancy
  • Birth control methods
  • Prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections

Training and Supplies
  • Curriculum development and support for the Hosanna nursing school
  • Medical and family planning supplies

Physical Infrastructure
  • Modern, functional, yet locally inspired, design by PPPG's architect and the EECMY technical team
  • Emphasis on cultural appropriateness, long-term sustainability, and sanitation

Impact
  • Increased quantity and quality of reproductive health services for Ethiopian women, where demand and need are overwhelming
  • Reduced risk of maternal and infant death as CBRH agents identify villagers with vulnerable pregnancies and provide referrals
  • Improved medical supplies and training for nurses and medical assistants providing primary and reproductive health care
  • Social empowerment of women and girls who learn income-generating skills during their time away from village life
  • Healthier lifestyles for women, children, and families long after childbirth