Alliance of East African Midwives and Community Volunteerism

02/11/2025

31/10/2025

South Sudan Nurses and Midwives Association

Restoring Hope, Rebuilding Lives!
49 Obstetric Fistula survivors have been successfully reintegrated at Lutheran Medical Centre, Hai Referendum.

A heartfelt thank you to all partners, donors, and the Ministry of Health for their unwavering support.
Special appreciation to SSNAMA for leading the mobilization and making this reintegration a success!

Ministry of Health - Republic of South SudanUNFPA South Sudan South Sudan Nurses and Midwives Association Tanzania Midwives Association - TAMA
Together, we can

16/10/2025

The Campaign will continue. So Obstetric Fistula is not a permanent condition. it's preventable and treatable so together let end the shame and the stigma now. follow with us for the surgical campaign. Lutheran Medical Centre will take the lead.
of Health Ministry of Health - Republic of South Sudan UNFPA South Sudan South Sudan Nurses and Midwives Association.

14/10/2025

THE WORLD NEEDS ONE MILLION MORE MIDWIVES.
Together We Can Make It Happen!

We are excited to launch One Million More Midwives — a global petition to grow, support, and sustain the global midwifery workforce

Every two minutes, a woman dies from causes related to pregnancy or childbirth. Every 17 seconds, a baby is lost before birth. Each year, 2.3 million newborns die within the first 28 days of life. Caesarean birth rates are soaring to nearly 30% worldwide, often without improving outcomes, while obstetric violence and unmet family planning needs continue to harm women’s health and rights.

Midwives are the solution. Midwives save lives, protect rights, and improve the quality of care for women and newborns. Yet the world needs one million more midwives to truly fulfil global sexual and reproductive health needs. By growing the global midwifery workforce to meet the world’s needs, we could avert 67% of maternal deaths, 64% of newborn deaths, and 65% of stillbirths — saving over 4.3 million lives by 2035. For that to happen, midwives need to be recognised as vital healthcare providers, supported to work to their full scope of practice, equipped with the education and resources they need, and empowered through leadership.

That is exactly why, in partnership with the PUSH campaign, we are launching a global petition to call for One Million More Midwives. The petition will remain open until the last day of our Triennial Congress in Lisbon in June 2026, where we will deliver the signatures directly to global leaders. Advocacy will continue in-country through our Member Associations, who will use national-level signature data to press for action.

THE PETITION
🔗link
https://millionmore.org/petition/

10/10/2025

Congratulations to Pulse of Africa Media on its establishment in Ethiopia! The Alliance of East African Midwives and Community Volunteerism is thrilled to welcome you and believes you have the potential to be a game-changing media organization in Africa. We eagerly anticipate working together to address vital health concerns throughout East Africa

07/10/2025

Celebrating global champions for women’s health

At the welcome ceremony yesterday at , six outstanding leaders were recognised for their lifelong commitment to advancing women’s health and rights worldwide.

Distinguished Merit Award:
1. Dr Mekdes Daba Feyssa (Ethiopia),
2. Prof Christine Solbach (Germany),
3. Prof Tadashi Kimura (Japan)

Distinguished Recognition Award in Women’s Health:
1. H.E. Jeannette Kagame (Rwanda),
2. Prof Linda-Gail Bekker (South Africa),
3. Dr Sima Samar (Afghanistan)

Join us in celebrating their remarkable contributions to improving the lives of women and girls everywhere.

Read the full story: https://www.figo.org/news/announcing-winners-figo-distinguished-merit-and-recognition-awards-2025


Source: FIGO

05/10/2025

On World Postpartum Hemorrhage Day, we shine a light on the critical need for awareness and action. Postpartum hemorrhage is a leading cause of maternal mortality, reminding us that every birth carries risks. Together, we must advocate for better education, timely interventions, and accessible healthcare to ensure that no mother faces this danger alone. Every life matters; let's work towards a future where every mother returns home safe and healthy."

Source: https://aeamcv.org/en/news

05/10/2025

The Harsede Irecha festival is an annual celebration of the Oromo people in Ethiopia, reflecting their cultural and spiritual traditions. Held in October, it marks the end of the rainy season and the beginning of the harvest, symbolizing gratitude to the Creator for nature's blessings.

In recent years, the festival has attracted foreign visitors, enhancing cross-cultural exchange and understanding. Participants engage in traditional dances, music, and communal feasting, immersing themselves in Oromo heritage. The event promotes peace and unity among diverse communities, emphasizing cultural preservation and shared values.

As its popularity grows, Harsede Irecha showcases the resilience of Oromo culture while fostering global solidarity. Attendees leave with a greater appreciation for community and cultural heritage, making the festival a celebration of humanity's common values.

03/10/2025

Unveiling the strength of Ethiopian women and their role in the social, political and economic history of the Ethiopia !

Join us on Wednesday, October 8 at 10:30 at the Ethio-French Alliance in Dire Dawa, for the launch of 'History of Ethiopian Women'. 📚 >>>> Round Table on "History of Women in Ethiopia" following the launch of the book by Dr Margaux Herman & Dr Constance Perrin-Joly.

Discover the untold stories and remarkable contributions of women who shaped Ethiopia’s journey. This is more than a book; it’s a celebration of resilience and empowerment, as well as an encouragement for young students to deepen their knowledge of this major subject.
Let's honor their legacy together!


Représentation de l'OIF auprès de l'Union africaine, de la CEA, et Djibouti INSTITUT FRANÇAIS Ambassade de France en Éthiopie et auprès de l'Union africaine የፈረንሳይ ኤምባሲ Fondation des Alliances Françaises