Every woman deserves a safe birth experience. One Heart World-Wide has developed a unique model of care called the Network of Safety which has been shown to reliably reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths in remote, rural areas. The One Heart model also goes beyond official birthing centers to take portable clinics and care to houses and rural outposts.

Tifie Humanitarian’s collaboration with One Heart on the birthing tents are an important part of the accessibility and institutionalization process in Sindhulpalchok and Dhading districts, bringing birthing centers and a sustainable system of care to areas where they are needed most.

The Network of Safety focuses on training community members, healthcare professionals, and new mothers in lifesaving skills and safe birthing practices. One Heart implements the model in partnership with local communities and governments, working within existing infrastructures to ensure cultural and logistical sustainability with expectant mothers at the center.

Thousands of women in Nepal remain in need of maternal health care, and preventable maternal and neonatal deaths is still a cause for concern. The Skilled Birth Attendants’ challenge is to create an intimate relationship with a stranger. And she makes this emotional connection very, very quickly, serving as a guide and mentor to new mothers.