Inter Pares

Published purpose

This project aims to reduce maternal and infant mortality in typhoon-ravaged Eastern Samar and three urban slum communities in Metro Manila in the Philippines by addressing the lack of maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) services, such as family planning, skilled birth attendants, emergency obstetric care and newborn care, as well as the lack of community understanding of safe motherhood practices. To address these needs, this initiative aims to establish an integrated network of four, non-profit MNCH clinics delivering services and outreach. Project activities include: (1) conducting information and education campaigns on safer MNCH issues; (2) training clinic medical staff on quality care standards, and up-to-date MNCH issues, knowledge, and practices; (3) setting-up and opening four MNCH clinics; (4) training women, youth and other marginalized groups in human rights and gender equality to enable behavioural changes that promote safe practices; and (5) produce and distribute public engagement resources on MNCH (print, online, video, toolkit) for use in Canada. This project is expected to contribute directly to the improved health of approximately 16,000 people, including approximately 6,400 children. In addition, more than 171,000 are expected to benefit indirectly from this project. Inter Pares is implementing this project in collaboration with the local partner Likhaan Center for Women's Health.