“After volunteering in clinics in India, I realized how deficient education is the most prevalent roadblock to improving infant and mother mortality rates. I became involved with Save a Mother since I strongly believe in their desire to train women in maternal health and child care and wanted to get involved in any way possible to aid in their goals. I believe Save A Mother is unique in that their solution is both simple and sustainable making it quite effective.”
Megha Patel (CA). A recent graduate of UC Berkeley. She is currently interning and writing for various health projects and organizations while continuing her education. She hopes to combine her political science and medical background to one day assist in health policy to effectively provide better care to the public.
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
