Helping Children Worldwide

A Story of Hope, Survival & the Power of Care – Now Available for FREE! ?? Meet baby Joseph, a little baby boy who defied the odds and found hope in the hands of caring healthcare workers. His incredible journey, from a life-threatening birth in a rural clinic to a future filled with possibility, is now captured in a beautifully illustrated children’s book—and it’s completely FREE! ?? This inspiring book comes from our Optimistic Voices Child's View podcast series and brings to life the courage of midwife Hawa Zoker, the lifesaving impact of maternal health training, and the power of community support in transforming lives. ???? Perfect for children and families, this book is a reminder that small acts of kindness and knowledge can change the world. ?? Download your FREE copy today and share in Joseph’s journey of resilience and hope! https://lnkd.in/eHRYV432 #OptimisticVoices #ChildsView #StoryOfHope #EveryChildMatters #BooksThatInspire

?? Join Us for a Live Q&A on Maternal & Infant Health! ???? We’re hosting a Facebook & Instagram Live Q&A to talk about our global health focus, with a special emphasis on maternal and infant health. ?? Date: March 27th ? Time: 6:00 PM Got questions? Send them in advance or ask them live! Let’s discuss the challenges mothers and babies face worldwide and how we’re working to make a difference. ?? ?? Tune in on Facebook & Instagram—see you there! #MaternalHealth #InfantHealth #GlobalHealth #LiveQandA #JoinTheConversation

???? In the U.S., 1 in 5,000 women die in childbirth. ???? In Sierra Leone, it’s 1 in 200—most from preventable causes. Sierra Leone also has the world’s highest infant mortality rate. ?? But together, we can change that. HCW, in collaboration with Together for Global Health Network, trains midwives to save lives. We also stand by our partner, Mercy Hospital, which is working tirelessly to care for mothers and babies every day. Learn more about our mission: https://lnkd.in/drSeb-S ????

Join us as we dive into the transformative impact of maternal health training in Sierra Leone! ????? Hear from Matron Mary Augusta Fuller and other experts on the critical role midwives play in reducing maternal and infant mortality. From essential newborn care to breaking cultural barriers, this episode highlights the power of knowledge and community-driven healthcare. ?? Tune in, be inspired, and help spread the mission of maternal health advocacy! https://lnkd.in/eQg2Dp4Z ?#MaternalHealth #MidwivesMatter #SierraLeone

From Trainee to Trainer: Nurse Isatu’s Inspiring Journey ?????? Our latest blog highlights the incredible impact of HCW’s Maternal Health Mission Training in Sierra Leone! ??? Meet Nurse Isatu, a dedicated midwife whose journey from learning life-saving skills to training others is transforming maternal and newborn care. With every midwife she teaches, the ripple effect of change grows stronger. Read her powerful story and see how investing in midwives is saving lives! ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/eVkTwy2h #MaternalHealth #MidwivesMatter #StrongerCommunities #SierraLeone

We stand in solidarity with our fellow international development partners facing the challenges of reduced US aid. We recognize the profound impact these cuts have on vital programs and the communities they serve, and we reaffirm our commitment to collaborative, sustainable solutions that uplift and empower those most in need.

Join us on a mission trip to Sierra Leone. https://lnkd.in/efHVtKu

Incredible discussions, inspiring connections, and a shared vision for creating lasting impact. Thank you to everyone who joined us to make waves for change! ???? #RisingTidesConference #MakingWaves #Leadership #Collaboration

Who is Helping Children Worldwide? For 25 years, Helping Children Worldwide (HCW) has been dedicated to transforming lives through faith, compassion, and collaboration. We partner with local initiatives to provide education, healthcare, and family empowerment programs that create lasting change. ?? Empowering Local Leaders – HCW connects resources to needs, ensuring Sierra Leonean leaders have the tools to support families and strengthen communities. ?? Healthcare Access – Our support enables Mercy UMC Hospital to provide life-saving medical care, making quality healthcare available to thousands who would otherwise go without. ???????? Keeping Families Together – Through case management, educational support, microfinance, and food security programs, HCW's partner, Child Reintegration Center, helps families stay strong and self-sufficient. ?? Economic Empowerment – We support financial literacy training and microloans that equip families to build sustainable livelihoods and break the cycle of poverty. Together, we are proving that transformation happens when communities come together. Every child deserves a future filled with opportunity, and through your support, we are making that future a reality. ?? #HelpingChildrenWorldwide #SierraLeone #EducationForAll #HealthcareForAll #EmpoweringFamilies

As our Together for Global Health network partner, Midwives for Haiti isn’t just providing maternal care—they’re rewriting the future of maternal health in Haiti. ???? At 38 years old, Elane was already a mother of five when she became pregnant again. Unmarried and struggling to access healthcare, she was referred to Kay Manman Yo, Haiti’s first and only high-risk maternal waiting home, operated by Midwives for Haiti. She arrived with severe pre-eclampsia, a life-threatening condition causing dangerously high blood pressure. The only cure? An emergency C-section—but in Haiti’s under-resourced medical system, access to surgery is never guaranteed. Elane’s blood pressure skyrocketed to 202/100, and she suffered a violent eclamptic seizure, falling into a 12-hour coma. Without immediate surgery, both she and her baby would not survive. But there was another devastating obstacle: there was no available blood for a transfusion. Then, a miracle—one of the Midwives for Haiti staff members shared Elane’s O+ blood type, allowing the urgent surgery to proceed.? As Elane awoke from anesthesia, she experienced severe postpartum psychosis—a rare but dangerous condition. In her confusion, she believed her newborn was an animal. She attempted to harm him and tried to escape the hospital twice. Despite having a hospital psychologist, there were no effective interventions available. After just four days, she was discharged in an extremely fragile mental state. With nowhere else to turn, Kay Manman Yo once again became her lifeline. With no high-tech solutions available, they designed a groundbreaking recovery plan, collaborating with a perinatal mental health therapist in Seattle and a neurologist in Boston. Her care included: ? Doxycycline, acetaminophen, and high-dose Vitamin D to heal neurological damage ? Therapeutic nutrition, using high-protein, nutrient-rich local foods ? 24/7 midwifery care, with dedicated staff monitoring her day and night ? Brain rest protocols, inspired by concussion recovery, including dark rooms and limited verbal stimulation ? Emotional and spiritual support, integrating faith and family to aid healing This was a revolutionary approach combining science, culture, and compassion. After two weeks at Kay Manman Yo, Elane’s final lab results showed she was healthier than 90% of women in Haiti today. Every critical marker had stabilized. And her baby? He is healthy, thriving, and surrounded by love. Elane’s survival is not just a testament to resilience—it’s proof that innovation and midwifery can save lives in the most fragile settings. Beyond Kay Manman Yo, Midwives for Haiti operates: ?? 10 community clinics providing maternal healthcare in rural Haiti ?? Two birth centers ensuring safe deliveries ?? Matwòn Outreach Program, training traditional birth attendants This is the future of midwifery in Haiti—where compassion, knowledge, and resilience are saving lives every day. https://lnkd.in/eCXM-2J6