Every year, over 500,000 women and babies die in pregnancy or childbirth in the third world. That is almost one every single minute.

Less than one percent of deaths occurring through pregnancy and childbirth worldwide take place in developed countries. We have the medical expertise to prevent the majority of these deaths - we need our knowledge, training and resources to be made available to the third world.

The Safer Birth in Chad Foundation (SBCF) was established in 2005. Our aim is to provide long-term sustainable assistance in the form of training, education, drugs and equipment to the women, babies and medical professionals of Chad. We hope to help make safer birth for all a reality. Read more...

The Safer Birth in Chad Foundation is working with the medical staff of two hospitals based in N'djamena the capital of Chad. Our efforts are co-ordinated with the Chadian Ministry for Health and the UNFPA, to improve maternal care and delivery conditions for the women of Chad.

In February 09, SBCF conducted a two week training visit to two hospitals in N'djamena. The focus of the visit was midwifery training, with the majority of the time spent in the hospital delivery rooms.

SBCF were offered the facilities of the nursing and midwifery school in N'djamena (ENASS) for a two-day intensive teaching of theory and practice. Participants included Chadian midwifery trainers, midwives and TBA's from the two district hospitals and medical students. This teaching was followed up by a second week in the real-life conditions of the delivery rooms, working alongside the midwives, TBA's and students.
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SBCF Official Launch Reception - In June 2009, SBCF held an Official Launch Reception at the House of Lords, London. The event was an opportunity to present our work to date and future plans as well as hosting a networking platform for organisations and individuals concerned with maternal mortality. The event was well attended by members of Parliament, and the House of Lords and idividuals from the world of maternal mortality. If you are interested in attending such events in the future, please contact Natalie Mohacs, Secretary SBCF ( )

Fundraising - We rely on the generosity of individuals in order to continue our work. If you are able to fundraise for us or would like to make a donation, we would love to hear from you.
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