Kupona Supporters Raise a record breaking $20,000 for Reproductive Health
James shared his reasons for supporting Kupona for so many years, emphasizing not only the high return on investment that comes from supporting reproductive and newborn healthcare interventions, but also the efficiency that comes from working with a lean, context-driven organization like Kupona.
Our Executive Director, Abbey, stressed what is at stake as healthcare teams work tirelessly to serve mothers and newborns in challenging environments. Missing something can be the difference between life and death. Yet, despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles, healthcare workers like Sister Intisar persist in the face of adversity in order to give families the quality of healthcare they deserve. Thanks to the support of Kupona’s donors and partners to date, we have seen a 40% decrease in maternal mortality and a 14% reduction in stillbirth rates in the Dar es Salaam region. These aren’t just numbers. They’re lives saved.
Abbey invited guests to take pride in the achievements in Dar to date, and to support urgently needed training on the ground. With a generous matching fund from James on the night, guests and supporters contributed $20,000 – enough to train 300 nurses, and embed trainers in medical teams to support long-term, on-the-job mentoring and support. This training will equip frontline clinical teams with the life-saving skills they need to provide expert, quality care to the women and girls they serve.