Program areas at EMC
Grantmaking and transformative initiatives - in 2023, Every Mother Counts committed grants to community-based organizations working to improve access to safe, respectful, and equitable maternity care in nine core countries (bangladesh, guatemala, haiti, india, indonesia, kenya, nepal, tanzania, and the united states). Through general operating support grants, emc invests in community-led solutions that expand, strengthen, and diversify the maternity care workforce and advance proven, evidence-based models of care and support through direct service provision. In addition to general operating support grants, emc issued emergency grants to support response efforts to humanitarian crises and natural disasters in ukraine, gaza, and other settings and supported project-specific efforts to scale evidence-based, innovative models of care and support, including justbirth space and choices in childbirth, two initiatives that offer free virtual support and educational resources to individuals during pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond.
Policy & advocacy - to improve maternal health outcomes, the organization advocates for systems change. In 2023, it supported 24 pieces of legislation (including 13 bills in an omnibus package) at the u.s. federal level to advance maternal health and mobilized over 2,400 advocates through emc advocacy training and take action campaigns.
Raising awareness & education - in 2023, the organization engaged 273,924 people through events, campaigns, races, and films that helped shine a spotlight on maternal health. By amplifying women's voices and birthing experiences, we educate the public about maternal health challenges and solutions around the world. Through compelling storytelling and engaging activities such as our running and fitness events, we have grown a community of informed supporters and inspired these individuals to become advocates for themselves and others.