“As an American woman, I often forget how dangerous childbirth can be in other parts of the world. It is shocking to realize how many people do not have access to the most basic standards of healthcare – and how easy it is to change that. Save A Mother provides solutions that are simple yet effective, and I’m proud to be involved in the work they do.”
Christine Lockerby (NY) is a recent graduate of New York University, where she earned her B.A. in Anthropology. Christine hopes to pursue photojournalism in collaboration with non-profit organizations
7
minutes until a pregnant woman dies due to complications during pregnancy or childbirth in India
93
percent of maternal deaths prevented
66
percent of infant deaths prevented
900
villages helped
1400
field volunteers trained
100
percent of funds go towards field work
100
dollars to educate a village per yr
* Data as of March 2011, updated quarterly, average village size is 2000 residents
