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Monday, February 7th, 2011 After I finally arrived in Uganda (arrival delayed due to the cancellation of BA flight), I met with Dr. Francis Kigongo, District Health Officer (DHO), that evening in Kampala. It was my first meeting with him … Continue reading →

Below are numerous photos I’ve taken since my arrival in Kampala, Uganda on February 7th. So far, twenty-five Village Health Teams have been chosen and their orientation has begun. The pilot project is going smoothly and I will send regular … Continue reading →

An IRIN News article entitled “Pakistan: Short Training for Women Workers Goes Far in Saving Newborns’ Lives.” According to a study in The Lancet, in regions that “Lady Health Workers” with only short- term training were present still births decreased by … Continue reading →

David Kato, a gay activist in Uganda spoke out aggressively against the “Anti-Homosexuality Bill” which recommends the death penalty when homosexual behavior is confirmed. The bill also imposes fines on men and women who do not choose to reveal themselves … Continue reading →

The film “Protection” follows men from three African countries as they confront the threat of HIV/AIDS and respond to various social forces, including parental and community guidance and peer pressure, as they decide whether to use condoms on a regular … Continue reading →

Please remember to click, share, and contribute to our IndieGoGo campaign. We’re raising money specifically to buy mountain bikes for our community health workers, who have to brave the rough terrain of rural Uganda. Go to IndieGoGo to donate! Thanks!

For those who didn’t attend the fundraiser and want to learn more about Life for Mothers, and for those who did attend but would like to review some of the points Dr. Harry made during his presentation, here’s the updated … Continue reading →

Here are some photos of our cocktail launch party/fundraiser at AllianceBernstein on December 13th. They were taken during Dr. Harry Strulovici’s presentation. Thank you to all who attended and contributed!  

Life for Mothers just started a fund-/awareness-raising campaign on IndieGoGo.com. The more activity we have on our campaign page, the higher our likelihood of being featured on the IndieGoGo homepage. Please help us get the word out about Life for … Continue reading →

Hi everyone, sorry for the long hiatus, but we’re now re-launching the Life for Mothers blog and will be posting regularly. Big things have been happening at Life for Mothers, and we’re excited to share them with you. Thank you … Continue reading →