Infection following birth is the major cause of maternal mortality and hypothermia a major cause of infant mortality. Providing basic supplies such as towels, soap, underwear and pads improves hygiene and helps reduce the chance of infection.

Papua New Guinea’s maternal and infant death rates are amongst the highest in the world. This is due to inadequate prenatal and postnatal care and inadequate birthing facilities; especially in many of the remote villages where health facilities are sparse.  Find out more at https://www.highlandsfoundation.org.au/

Some of the items we are collecting  (** denotes pre-loved okay):

Baby Packs
Baby clothes size 000-0 (clean and good quality)
Singlets, socks and booties **
Woollen jumper/cardi
Hat
Baby Wrap **
Blanket (1 m - 1.2 m square) knitted, crocheted, patched or polar fleece
Cloth nappies
Small soft toy

Mother Packs
T-shirt (size 12+)
Towels **
Small gift (e.g. beads, comb, hair pin)

If you would like to be involved with supplying any of the above items please contact us at: president@northbrightonrotary.org.au

Some items for the Mother and Baby packs

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