Even amid the current unrest in East Timor, still the most dangerous thing a woman can do is get pregnant. Up to 800 women per 100,000 do not survive childbirth, while 85 babies die in every 1000 live births.

Yet only 10% of women in East Timor give birth in a hospital.

Why? One reason is the mother's shame at not having basic supplies either for herself or for her new baby. The Alola `Maternity Packs' project aims to take away the cause of this shame ­ and thus help reduce the high mortality rates for East Timor's mothers and their babies.

Buy a Maternity Packs Certificate for £20.

By purchasing a Maternity Packs Certificate you'll be providing a new mother with a Maternity Pack which includes the basic essentials for the mother and her baby - clothing, sanitary items and nappies - as well as important information on breastfeeding and postnatal care. Money raised from these Certificates will also support Alola's maternal and child health program to provide breastfeeding counselling, as well as funding community support to encourage these women to give birth in a hospital or health facility.
So this Christmas, purchase a gift on behalf of your friends and loved ones that keeps on giving.

Packs are produced in East Timor, promoting local employment and the local economy.

Maternity Pack Certificate

e-mailed directly to recipient £20.00 printed & posted by mail £23.00

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