Promotion of Traditional Midwifey Practices

Promotion of Traditional Midwifey Practices to Support Pregnant Women

Training of Guatemalan midwives enables the learning of new techniques and massages facilitating childbirth. 

At the end of their training, midwives will provide care to pregnant women in 6 Aboriginal and rural communities

Country: Guatemala
Aera of Action: Health
Granted amount: $13,164.00
Beneficaries: 105 indigenous women and infant
Canadian partner: Horizons of Friendship
Local partner: Guatemalan Intercultural Highlands Association (AMIGAS)