Today, we celebrate mothers everywhere — the caregivers, the protectors, the advocates, and the changemakers. At Global Communities, we witness the strength of mothers every day. From leading savings groups and growing small businesses, to ensuring their children have access to education, health care and opportunity, mothers are at the heart of resilient communities. We have never been more committed to standing with moms, investing in programs that uplift maternal health, economic opportunity and equality. Because when mothers thrive, so do families, communities and the world. Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Global Communities 💐 (fb)

Licensed midwives save lives, especially when paired with community-based programs like our Healthy Start programs, which improve access to respectful, high-quality maternity care in underserved communities in Southern California. By partnering with licensed midwives and other trusted providers, we’re helping reduce preventable maternal deaths and ensuring every family has the support they need to thrive before, during and after birth. The solution is clear: Invest in midwives. Expand community-based care. Close the equity gap. On this International Day of the Midwife, we honor the essential role midwives play in building healthier, brighter futures for families. (fb)