In Haiti, one of the poorest nations in the world, quality healthcare is practically nonexistent. For women giving birth, the risks are high: Haitian women face a 1 in 94 chance of dying from complications during pregnancy or childbirth – compare that to 1 in 2,700 in the United States. Recent sociopolitical turmoil has only made it more difficult for mothers to receive the care that they need, especially in urban hubs like Port-au-Prince.

One Day’s Wages is partnering with Heartline Haiti for a second year to support high-quality medical care and health education in Port-au-Prince. At the Heartline Maternity Center, women receive weekly prenatal check-ups, delivery care, postpartum and early childhood development classes, coaching on nutrition and breastfeeding, homemade meals and a vitamin regimen. The Center recently welcomed its 1,500th baby, and is on target to welcome well over 100 more healthy babies this year!