Every parent deserves support and care to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy, but certain groups around the world face startling inequities in birth outcomes.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2017

Each day, over 800 people across the globe die from pregnancy- and childbirth-related causes that could have been prevented.

As estimated by the World Health Organization in 2017

In the U.S., 1 in 8 people who’ve given birth report symptoms of postpartum depression.

As estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2020

Generous parents raise generous kids. Studies show parents influence children’s generosity by discussing and role modeling giving.

Source: IUPUI Women’s Philanthropy Institute, "Women Give 2018", 2018

Less than 2% of charitable giving goes to women’s and girls’ organizations.

Source: IUPUI Women’s Philanthropy Institute, "Women & Girls Index (WGI)", 2021

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You can make a difference this mothers.day. Learn about the inequities that different groups experience on their journey towards parenthood and support organizations that are committed to closing these gaps.

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