When Abortion laws leave no room to save mom’s life

Why we’re writing about abortion law? The staff and supporters of Every Mother Counts represent a wide range of opinions on the subject of abortion. Some support a traditionally “pro-life” philosophy while others are decidedly “pro-choice.”…

Mothering Day and Mothers Day Around The World

Every Mother Counts shares how Mother’s Day is celebrated around the world.This Sunday, March 30th is Mothering Day in Ireland and the UK and it’s celebrated much like Mother’s Day is in the United States with gifts, brunch and flowers. While…

The Life of a Boda Boda Rider

Jessica Bowers, EMC’s Portfolio Director, recently visited Uganda. While she was there, she spent time with some of the mothers and drivers involved in the transportation voucher program EMC is helping to fund. We’ve often wondered what it’s like to transport women in labor on…

The Emerging Face of Africa: Women Taking the lead in Technology, Science, and Innovation

Sera Bonds, founder of Circle of Health International, discusses the increasingly meaningful role of technology for women in Africa.

The Life of a Boda Boda Ride

Jessica Bowers, Every Mother Counts’ Portfolio Director, recently visited Uganda. While she was there, she spent time with some of the mothers and drivers involved in the transportation voucher program EMC is helping to fund. Here she tells what it’s like to transport women in…

Liberia’s Maternal Health Crisis

Molly Raskin writes to Every Mother Counts about her recent trip to Liberia, and highlights not only the state of maternal health, but also an individual who is making a difference for his community.

Update from the UN’s Fifty-Eighth Convention on the Status of Women (CSW 58)

Sunil Desai shares an update from the UN’s 58th Convention on the Status of Women.

Written by Sunil Desai

Happy Birthday to Gloria Steinem

In honor of Gloria Steinem’s 80th birthday today, we’ve pulled a dozen of our favorite quotes from Ms. Steinem that inspire us.

Gloria Steinem is not a mother in the traditional sense of the word. She chose not to have children of her own, but we…

Signing this Petition can Save Mothers’ Lives

Every Mother Counts sits down with Dr. Walker Karraa to discuss how she’s petitioning to change the way mental health is addressed for all pregnant women.

Celebrating International Women’s Day

Every Mother Counts celebrates International Women’s Day by Inspiring Change and sharing our #SheMadeMe twitter campaign.

International Women’s Day is near the top of our must-celebrate list. It’s more than just a shout-out to womanhood…