AMA

Welcome to Guatemala!

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In Guatemala, maternal mortality rates are very high due to the lack of access to quality reproductive healthcare. Only 69% of women aged 15 to 49 who wish to avoid pregnancy have access to contraceptive methods.

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Every year, 430,000 women give birth in Guatemala, but many do not receive the necessary care. For example, 77,000 women have fewer than four prenatal visits, 130,000 do not deliver in a health facility, and 52,000 do not receive care after obstetric complications. Additionally, 65,000 newborns do not receive necessary care for complications.

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If all maternal and neonatal care needs were met in Guatemala:

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- Maternal deaths would decrease by 72%.

- Neonatal deaths would decrease by 74%.

- Unwanted pregnancies would decrease by 78%.
- Abortions would decrease by 78%.
- Unsafe abortions would decrease by 78%.

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At Asociación Manos Abiertas, we work to change this reality through autonomous midwifery, which is crucial to achieving reproductive health goals in Guatemala and worldwide.

 

Our approach not only provides respectful and culturally appropriate care during childbirth but also empowers women to make informed decisions about their own health and that of their children, thereby helping to reduce obstetric complication rates and improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes.

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Our hybrid income model combines donations, grants, and affordable service fees. This ensures that we can sustain our operations and expand our impact in a sustainable manner.

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Join us ! Your donation today can save lives and empower women. Together, we can make a difference in maternal health in Guatemala and beyond.