Help Moms Around the World with the Global Poverty Project

Mom-entumTM and Moms4Moms are joining to support The Global Poverty Project and Care in an initiative to fight maternal mortality issues around the world.  This is an effort I strongly believe in.

Every mother remembers the day she gave birth. For most, it was a joyful and life changing event. But for some moms, childbirth is more complicated. In fact, every 90 seconds, a mother dies from pregnancy-related causes-and without access to the proper resources, technology and knowledge, this horrific epidemic will continue.

It’s time for moms around the world to leverage the power of social media to stand together in the fight against maternal mortality. With enough signatures, we can get Congress to set aside funding for maternal issues. That’s it. Your voice is all we need. And there is no bigger voice than the sisterhood of motherhood.

Did you know?

• One maternal death every 90 seconds.
• In the US, 2 women die each day from a pregnancy-related complication.
• Globally, 100 women die each day in pregnancy/childbirth
• 15% of all pregnancies result in complications during labor and delivery and sometimes are fatal.
• We have the knowledge to prevent 90% of all maternal deaths

Actress, Olivia Wild, Jeffrey Sacks, and Russell James will hosting a live streamed event on the 23^rd as well. Moms4Moms will be there hosting the twitter party right from the event, as well as with the Moms4Moms hosts listed below.

I’m proud to be partnering with the following influential moms/dads bloggers to promote this effort: Erica Diamond womenonthefence.com, AudreyMcClelland momgenerations.com, Molly Gold gomominc.com, Beth Feldman rolemommy.com, Niri Jaganath mommyniri.com, Katja Presnal skimbacolifestyle.com, Kelly Loubet everydaychildhood.com, Julie Cole mabelslabels.com, Linda Grant nycsinglemom.com, Katrina Carefoot ficklefeline.ca, Dagmar Bleasdale Dagmar’s momsense, Adam Cohen, dadarocks.com, CC Chapman cc-chapman.com and Ted Rubin tedrubin.com.

Party prizes to be randomly given out within 48 hours of the party.
•  Five $50 Children’s Place gift certificates
• 3 EatARainbow kits (value $25)
• 4 Squishables (they were a big hit)
• Spectrum Speech consulting
• “Plan to Party” book and $25 wine.com gift certificate

So, there are a few ways you can help:

1. Sign and share the petition

2. Join us at THE END EVENT Twitter Party
May 31^rd, 20118:00-9:30 PM EST
GOAL: 100,000 signatures
Use hashtags: #moms4moms #seetheEnd

Let’s make a difference.

Disclosure: I was not compensated to participate in this campaign, but I am proud to be involved.