On July 9, 2011, planet Earth welcomed its newest country. Having declared independence after a decades-long civil war, South Sudan is a newborn nation full of promise. South Sudan is the 193rd player in the United Nations playground, its 6-year old government is learning to run, and its even starting to tweet from @RepSouthSudan!
Up until now, moms in Onura village have been dying in childbirth because the midwives delivering babies lacked simple sterile supplies. What better way to celebrate the birth of a nation than to ensure safe deliveries for moms and babies in South Sudan?
Let’s rally this week and throw a baby shower for South Sudan’s Onura clinic. No silly games or gift wrap necessary for this party; just simple supplies that will save lives. What gift will you give?
- Sterile birthing mats and scissors ($10 for each new mom)
- Birth kits: cord clamps, forceps and sutures ($30 for each new mom)
- Four sets of medical instruments ($202 per midwife)
- Two delivery beds ($450 each)
Whatever you give will go a long way. Thank you for your generosity in helping the Onura women in South Sudan.
