On the ground in Haiti, working to save the lives of mothers during childbirth. This video was original aired on NOW on Public Television, January, 2010.

The birth of a child is a moment of excitement as well as anxiety. But in Gaza, it is even more stressful/ it may mean risking your life. We meet a courageous midwife who is improving the odds for many mothers and babies.

UNFPA Haiti Works to Prevent Cholera in Pregnant Women:  UNFPA pays particular attention to the health of pregnant women, who are vulnerable to the  the cholera epidemic that has already affected hundreds of thousands. The right supplies and information can help keep the epidemic at bay.

An overview of the Campaign to End Fistula workings in Liberia, showing striking scenes of women & girls in their quest for treatment & a new life, free of obstetric fistula, a devastating child-bearing injury that affects more than 2 million women. Created by UNFPA Liberia and Governess Films, 2010

A project in Tanzania is using cell phones to help women with fistula. "Mobile technology will be a game-changer in terms of health," says UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin.  

In the Caribbean country of Jamaica, a girl is barred from going to school if she becomes pregnant.  Antoinette had no choice. Desperate to finish her education, she turned to the women's centre for help. UNTV, Mary Ferreira