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ReachAnother Foundation helps save babies with spina bifida and hydrocephalus in Ethiopia.

03/19/2026

Every time a parent shares their story, they help break the silence and stigma around neural tube defects. 💬

And in doing so, other families feel a little less alone. 🤍

These voices matter because they help build stronger, more compassionate communities for the children who come next.

03/15/2026

What an honor! At the closing ceremony of Ethiopia’s Birth Defects Awareness Week, ReachAnother Foundation was recognized by the Ministry of Health for its outstanding work in the prevention, treatment, and aftercare of neural tube defects.

This recognition means a lot to us because it reflects years of shared work with Ethiopian partners building stronger systems of care for children and families affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus.✨🤝

03/12/2026

We had such a sweet ReachAnother gathering in Bend this week. About 25 friends came together to write messages of love and support for moms everywhere. 💛

Those flags will head to Ethiopia with us, where they’ll be displayed at the ReachAnother gala in May, and then hung inside the new pediatric neurosurgery center at Zewditu.

And if you missed it, there’s plenty of time to sponsor a flag and send your own message of support. We’ll write your message on your behalf and bring it with us all the way to Addis. Sponsor a flag here: https://loom.ly/Cqisqdk

03/08/2026

It’s been a while, Central Oregon friends!

After a couple of years without an in-person ReachAnother gathering, we’re excited to reconnect, share some joyful updates from Ethiopia, and celebrate a big milestone: our first-ever fundraising gala in Ethiopia.

Tuesday, March 10, at Stoller Wine Bar from 5-7 pm🍷

Live out of town? You can still join in by sponsoring a flag and sending a message of love and support. We’ll carry it with us to Ethiopia and make sure it becomes part of the celebration. https://reachanother.org/sponsor-a-flag/

We hope to see some familiar faces and maybe a few new ones, too.🌟

03/07/2026

Last week, our Program Director, Dr. Mahder, and Technical Director, Dr. Nebiyat, visited Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Harar to launch the Rotary/ReachAnother high-risk prevention program in the region. After strong success at four hospitals in Addis Ababa, this expansion will help more high-risk mothers receive folic acid to reduce the risk of a second spina bifida or hydrocephalus pregnancy.

Prevention is key because it gives more children the chance for a healthier start in life. 🤗

03/03/2026

🌍 March 3rd is World Birth Defects Day

Today we join the global community in recognizing World Birth Defects Day and standing alongside families in Ethiopia and around the world who are impacted by birth defects. At ReachAnother Foundation, this day is a reminder that awareness must lead to action — stronger health systems, earlier diagnosis, better treatment, and prevention where possible.

We believe every child deserves not just a healthy start, but access to the care and support they need to thrive. 💙

Together, we can reduce stigma, expand understanding, and build a future where birth defects are prevented when possible and treated with compassion and quality care.

02/28/2026

Catch up with our February 2026 Newsletter! 💙

From the new pediatric neurosurgery Center of Excellence at Zewditu Memorial Hospital to Healing Kits reaching families and big momentum in prevention efforts, 2025 is already a year of building. Read more here: https://loom.ly/xWe7jug

Read the full update and see the impact you’re helping make possible. ✨

02/26/2026

A first for Bahir Dar!

Our team recently traveled to Bahir Dar to provide ultrasound training.

Ultrasound is such an important tool in pediatric care because it gives hospital teams a powerful bedside tool to evaluate children quickly and support better treatment decisions.

02/18/2026

Have you ever wondered what aftercare for neural tube defects looks like in Ethiopia? This short video shows what happens after surgery for children born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus in Ethiopia and how ReachAnother is helping build aftercare programs that help families get the follow-up care, supplies, and support they need to keep moving forward.❤️

02/12/2026

Nothing beats getting everyone in the same room!👏

Last week, our SBH Coordinators came together for our bi-annual program evaluation. They shared what they are seeing on the ground, traded ideas, and mapped the next improvements in spina bifida and hydrocephalus care. Lots of learning, lots of problem-solving, and a lot of joy, too.🤩

02/06/2026

Born in Bahir Dar, Barkote was diagnosed with hydrocephalus as an infant and first treated with a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt. But it was the endoscopic third ventriculostomy with choroid plexus cauterization (ETV/CPC) that marked a turning point in his recovery. 🧠✨

Today, Barkote is thriving. He’s in second grade and demonstrates outstanding academic performance. 📚🌟 He continues to receive follow-up care through the multidisciplinary clinic at Gondar University Hospital, one of our Center of Excellence partners. 🏥🤝

Barkote’s journey reflects the power of timely surgical intervention, family support, and sustained investment in Ethiopia’s pediatric neurosurgery capacity. Every child deserves this chance. 💙

02/03/2026

Last week, we were honored to welcome Rotary International International President, Francesco Arezzo, to Ethiopia to visit our Rotary/ReachAnother spina bifida high-risk prevention project at Zewditu Memorial Hospital. 🤝🏥

This partnership has grown over 11 years, led by Rotary clubs in Ethiopia and the U.S., in partnership with Ethiopian hospital teams and our own ReachAnother team. Together, we’ve enrolled 6,000+ high-risk mothers, delivered 1.8 million folic acid tablets, supported 84+ healthy births, funded 170+ surgeries, trained 500+ health workers, and reached 750,000+ people with prevention messages.

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