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Caring for two lives: Q & A with a midwife

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Caring for two lives: Q & A with a midwife | World Vision Blog
“It is not an easy task to perform. I have [responsibility for] two lives at a time — the mother and the baby,” says Aklima Begum, 48. Aklima lives in Bangladesh and is highly respected in her community.  Thanks to World Vision, Aklima was able to be educated and certified as a midwife. Midwifery is an extremely important skill for her community, since many families can’t afford to see a doctor or stay in a hospital. The lives of mothers and infants are put at risk when they don’t have access to proper prenatal care or a safe birthing environment. Through her education in midwifery, Aklima is able to provide skilled care to mothers who would otherwise have to go...
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Biker mom makes the dough

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Biker mom makes the dough | World Vision Blog
Poverty affects almost every element of a family’s life. It often robs children of their childhoods and can hinder strong, sustainable communities from being built. But as shown by the story of Sam Mai and her family in Cambodia, a microloan can provide hope for something more — an independent, self-sufficient future....
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A birthday celebration that will help change lives

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A birthday celebration that will help change lives | World Vision Blog
Bethany Detweiler didn’t want a ordinary birthday, so she did something extraordinary. Instead of asking for presents, she set a goal to raise $12,000 through My Gift Catalog, a tool that gives users the opportunity to raise funds to donate items through World Vision’s Gift Catalog. Bethany shares what inspired her to help others — and how she plans on reaching her goal....
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