Children are the hope for the future.
Childcare begins in the womb. A healthy mother has a higher chance of bringing a healthy baby into the world. According to the 2015 census by the Central Bureau of Statistics (Badan Pusat Statistik), the maternal mortality rate in Indonesia was 305 deaths per 100,000 births. This is far from the Sustainable Development Goals target of 70 deaths per 100,000 births by 2023.
Indonesia faces many challenges in its efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates. Low awareness among the populace regarding the importance of antenatal care and safe pregnancy, difficult access to proper antenatal care and birthing facilities, economic constraints that lead to a lack of proper nutrition for pregnant mothers and newborn babies, and an insufficient number of professional healthcare workers trained in Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (MNCH) skills are all obstacles that need to be overcome to elevate the country’s future generation.
Yayasan Project HOPE has been empowering healthcare workers in Indonesia to improve MNCH services since 2013. We have collaborated with various institutions and stakeholders to establish sustainable training programs to bolster the ranks of professional MNCH healthcare workers. Additionally, we have improved the referral system so that pregnant and new mothers can easily access the consultation services they need.
