Program areas at EMC
Grantmaking (m&l)- grantmaking work - in 2022, the organization committed grants to support work in 11 countries (afghanistan, guatemala, haiti, indonesia, kenya, nepal, mexico, philippines, tanzania, ukraine, and the united states). These grants, which include emergency grants for response to humanitarian crises and natural disasters, capacity building, and transformative initiatives, support work to improve access to quality, respectful, and equitable maternity care. The organization invests in organizations and solutions that expand, strengthen, and diversify the health care workforce; advance proven, evidence-based models of care; and are implementing innovative models of care.
Raising awareness & education - in 2022, the organization engaged 91,848 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.
Transformative initiatives - in 2022, the organization invested in innovative models of care to address social inequities and health disparities with high potential for scaled impact and sustainability. Over 6,200 birthing people received compassionate, person-centered text support through justbirth space, a free virtual support platform, that was created in 2020 and saw tremendous growth in 2022, more than doubling its reach from the previous year. The organization also launched choice in childbirth, a free online series of educational and interactive tools designed to help pregnancy people understand care options and advocate for their rights.
Policy & advocacy - to move the need on maternal health outcomes, the organization advocates for systems change. In 2022, the organization supported 26 pieces of legislation supported at the u.s. federal level to advance maternal health and mobilized over 500 advocates through emc advocacy trainings and take action campaigns.