How Does Conflict Affect Babies?
How Does Conflict Affect Newborn Babies? Updated by: Writer, Jenny Holland In modern-day conflicts, civilians are increasingly exposed to war. In an estimation, since 2011, one in four people in the world live in a conflict zone. Often in these conflicts, civilian locations are bombed, including healthcare facilities. War indirectly affects civilians by creating high-stress […]
Stories of Impact- Facing Malnutrition
Belito’s story, like the story of the boy and the starfish, reminds me that we are making a difference and that saving even just one life is incredibly significant.
Afghanistan: One Year Under the Taliban
One year after the Taliban took over the government, the outlook for Afghanistan is one of desperation, particularly for women and children.
Pain, Strength, and Hope
After asking the question, “What concerns you about going home?” the answer of a 26-year-old mom named Maria stopped me in my tracks. “I’m worried I will go home without my baby,” she said.
Infant Mortality in Afghanistan
Infant Mortality in Afghanistan: A Story Changed By: Jamie Malewska, Marketing Coordinator Imagine for a moment that you are pregnant. Your local hospital recently shut down but even if it were open, you could not afford to go there. Many women and babies in your village have died in childbirth. You do not know if […]
Humanizing
This blog explores what leads to mass violence against a people group and how we should view all of humanity- a central value of the Saving Moses team.
Life and hope
Executive Director, Heidi Cortez, reflects back on her first trip to Angola where she witnessed both death and hope.
Our Response to COVID-19 in India
While new cases being reported daily have dropped from their terrifying peak in May, this crisis continues to have significant impacts on much of the country’s most vulnerable populations.
Our Executive Director’s Journey Towards Global Humanitarian Aid
Serving in this position humbles me. My humanitarian aid role has taken me around the world, where I have had amazing and sometimes harrowing experiences.
Why Should I Care About Babies Across the World?
In global humanitarian work, there is a question we are often asked- Why should I care about what happens to babies and toddlers I will never meet that live in a country I will never visit? Or why should I help babies and toddlers in other countries when there is a need here in the US?