Stories From Sierra Leone - The Aminata Maternal Foundation

Susan

By Xanthe Muston | March 22, 2022

Unlike most other stories of the inspirational women involved with the Aberdeen Women’s Centre, Susan wasn’t introduced to…

Amy

By Xanthe Muston | March 1, 2022

It was never going to be easy. Amy was just a year old when her late father abandoned…

Blessing

By Erica Sufani | March 5, 2020

On 9th January 2020, Blessing a 16-year-old girl delivered a beautiful baby girl. However, her story is one…

Mabinty

By Erica Sufani | March 5, 2020

Mabinty Conteh grew up in a village with her mother and father until her father abandoned the family…

Mary

By Erica Sufani | March 5, 2020

Eighteen-year-old Mary Sesay was living with her older sister in Aberdeen when she became pregnant. Soon after she…

Zainab (Aged 16)

By Erica Sufani | May 24, 2018

We heard of Zainab before our trip to Sierra Leone in September 2016. She was 15 years old…

Jakia (Aged 27)

By Erica Sufani | May 24, 2018

We came across Jakia when we visited the Kroo Bay slum in Sierra Leone Freetown. Jakia came running…

Zainab (Aged 37)

By Erica Sufani | May 24, 2018

Zainab was brought to the Aberdeen Women’s Centre for fistula repair surgery by Aberdeen Women’s Centre outreach nurses,…

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May 26

In Aminata's speech at the National Press Club yesterday, our CEO and Founder not only shared her story and her vision for the foundation. She also shared her action plan in ending infant and maternal death in Sierra Leone. More than being inspiring, our foundation wants to take action. And we cannot do this alone. We need your help. 💛

#SierraLeone #Africa #AfricanPride #AfricanWoman #Global #Health #MaternalHealth #Poverty #Survivor #Inspiring #Inspiration #Leadership #NationalPressClub #Canberra #Social #Influencer #Smile #Women #Children #GlobalHealth #MyStory #RisingHeart

In Aminata's speech at the National Press Club yesterday, our CEO and Founder not only shared her story and her vision for the foundation. She also shared her action plan in ending infant and maternal death in Sierra Leone. More than being inspiring, our foundation wants to take action. And we cannot do this alone. We need your help. 💛

#SierraLeone #Africa #AfricanPride #AfricanWoman #Global #Health #MaternalHealth #Poverty #Survivor #Inspiring #Inspiration #Leadership #NationalPressClub #Canberra #Social #Influencer #Smile #Women #Children #GlobalHealth #MyStory #RisingHeart ...

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May 25

The Aminata Maternal Foundation is looking for a Partnership and Philanthropy Manager.

We are very pleased to share this exciting news about an excellent work opportunity for a talented and committed fundraiser at our organisation. This opportunity cannot come at a greater time to work with the foundation as we have great things being planned within the year.

The person we are looking for will directly work with our inspiring woman and leader Aminata Conteh-Biger. They will work together to achieve the vision of ending maternal and infant deaths in Sierra Leone.

For interested applicants, please send an email to aminata@aminatafoundation.com.au with the subject 'Partnership and Philanthropy Manager Application - YourLastNameYourFirstName'

#opportunity #leadership #charity #fundraising #nonprofits #sierraleone #maternalmortality #philanthropy #givingback #donations #work #health #aminata #aminatamaternalfoundation

The Aminata Maternal Foundation is looking for a Partnership and Philanthropy Manager.

We are very pleased to share this exciting news about an excellent work opportunity for a talented and committed fundraiser at our organisation. This opportunity cannot come at a greater time to work with the foundation as we have great things being planned within the year.

The person we are looking for will directly work with our inspiring woman and leader Aminata Conteh-Biger. They will work together to achieve the vision of ending maternal and infant deaths in Sierra Leone.

For interested applicants, please send an email to aminata@aminatafoundation.com.au with the subject 'Partnership and Philanthropy Manager Application - YourLastNameYourFirstName'

#opportunity #leadership #charity #fundraising #nonprofits #sierraleone #maternalmortality #philanthropy #givingback #donations #work #health #aminata #aminatamaternalfoundation ...

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May 24

The Aminata Maternal Foundation focuses on safe deliver and provides the best quality maternal health services, along with the creation of sustainable communities by educating women and giving them the right tools to empower themselves.

To strengthen the infrastructure of maternal healthcare in Sierra Leone. We do this through:

1. Midwifery training programs - training more midwives is at the core of our work to ensure a safe pregnancy protocol for ALL birthing mothers.
2. Our Dream Team program - supports women with self-care, baby care, and essential life management skills to help them better their future.
3. Safe transport and diagnostic support - helping women to and from our healthcare partner providers for pregnancy checks and safe delivery of their baby.

#maternalhealth #sierraleone #hope #smileformaternalhealth #motherhood #childbirth #bethechange #midwives

The Aminata Maternal Foundation focuses on safe deliver and provides the best quality maternal health services, along with the creation of sustainable communities by educating women and giving them the right tools to empower themselves.

To strengthen the infrastructure of maternal healthcare in Sierra Leone. We do this through:

1. Midwifery training programs - training more midwives is at the core of our work to ensure a safe pregnancy protocol for ALL birthing mothers.
2. Our Dream Team program - supports women with self-care, baby care, and essential life management skills to help them better their future.
3. Safe transport and diagnostic support - helping women to and from our healthcare partner providers for pregnancy checks and safe delivery of their baby.

#maternalhealth #sierraleone #hope #smileformaternalhealth #motherhood #childbirth #bethechange #midwives ...

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May 24

Tomorrow, we will get to witness our Founder and CEO share her powerful story and her life-changing advocacy to the world at the National Press Club of Australia.

If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, you may get them at the link in bio. You may also watch it live on ABC TV.

Let us all be inspired, be empowered, and be moved together.

#dignitytohumanity #risingheart #aminata #spirituality #humanity #freedom #integrity #contentment #aminatamaternalfoundation #pressclubaust #npc #womeninmediaaus

Tomorrow, we will get to witness our Founder and CEO share her powerful story and her life-changing advocacy to the world at the National Press Club of Australia.

If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, you may get them at the link in bio. You may also watch it live on ABC TV.

Let us all be inspired, be empowered, and be moved together.

#dignitytohumanity #risingheart #aminata #spirituality #humanity #freedom #integrity #contentment #aminatamaternalfoundation #pressclubaust #npc #womeninmediaaus ...

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May 19

Part of our #SmileForMaternalHealth campaign is last week's wonderful Mother's Day celebration with these empowering women. Everyone's generous donations and never-ending support are what makes the impossible possible in the foundation.

#maternalhealth #sierraleone #hope #smileformaternalhealth #motherhood #childbirth #bethechange #midwives #mothersday

Part of our #SmileForMaternalHealth campaign is last week's wonderful Mother's Day celebration with these empowering women. Everyone's generous donations and never-ending support are what makes the impossible possible in the foundation.

#maternalhealth #sierraleone #hope #smileformaternalhealth #motherhood #childbirth #bethechange #midwives #mothersday ...

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May 19

The lifetime risk of maternal death in Sierra Leone is 1 in 17. It is one of the biggest maternal death rates in the world.

Hence, for every $100 donation, you help us cover for the medical costs for a normal delivery of a baby in Sierra Leone.

#maternalhealth #sierraleone #hope #smileformaternalhealth #motherhood #childbirth #bethechange #midwives

The lifetime risk of maternal death in Sierra Leone is 1 in 17. It is one of the biggest maternal death rates in the world.

Hence, for every $100 donation, you help us cover for the medical costs for a normal delivery of a baby in Sierra Leone.

#maternalhealth #sierraleone #hope #smileformaternalhealth #motherhood #childbirth #bethechange #midwives ...

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May 9

Mother's Day may be over, but the foundation's advocacy to providing safe and quality delivery for both mother and babies never stops. As we continually work on this together, we support every mother's call to ensure her child's future- every single day. 💛

#maternalhealth #sierraleone #hope #smileformaternalhealth #motherhood #childbirth #bethechange #midwives #mothersday

Mother's Day may be over, but the foundation's advocacy to providing safe and quality delivery for both mother and babies never stops. As we continually work on this together, we support every mother's call to ensure her child's future- every single day. 💛

#maternalhealth #sierraleone #hope #smileformaternalhealth #motherhood #childbirth #bethechange #midwives #mothersday ...

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May 7

Wishing all all the mums in our lives—mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, stepmothers, mothers-in-law, foster moms, bonus moms, other-mothers, aunts, wives, partners, sisters, friends, fellow moms, fur mamas, plant mums, mentors and women who love with a mother’s heart a beautiful day!

#maternalhealth #sierraleone #hope #smileformaternalhealth #motherhood #childbirth #bethechange #midwives

Wishing all all the mums in our lives—mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, stepmothers, mothers-in-law, foster moms, bonus moms, other-mothers, aunts, wives, partners, sisters, friends, fellow moms, fur mamas, plant mums, mentors and women who love with a mother’s heart a beautiful day!

#maternalhealth #sierraleone #hope #smileformaternalhealth #motherhood #childbirth #bethechange #midwives ...

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May 6

#maternalhealth #sierraleone #hope #smileformaternalhealth #motherhood #childbirth #bethechange #midwives

#maternalhealth #sierraleone #hope #smileformaternalhealth #motherhood #childbirth #bethechange #midwives ...

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May 6

Tag a Super Mum, your Fairy Godmother, the plant Mum or maybe your Fur Mama. #mothersday #sierraleone #plantmum
#furmum #fairygodmother
#motherhood
#smileformaternalhealth

Tag a Super Mum, your Fairy Godmother, the plant Mum or maybe your Fur Mama. #mothersday #sierraleone #plantmum
#furmum #fairygodmother
#motherhood
#smileformaternalhealth ...