Uganda
Empowering Women, Health
$39,500 Goal
Summary of the Situation
St. Kizito Hospital is a critical lifeline for expectant mothers in one of Uganda’s most underserved rural regions. We face severe challenges due to the lack of essential maternal health equipment such as delivery beds, fetal monitors, ultrasound scanners, anesthesia machines, and oxygen concentrators. This shortage puts the lives of mothers and newborns at constant risk, especially during emergency deliveries and high-risk pregnancies. This crisis is rooted in a long history of systemic injustice—where health systems in rural communities have been chronically underfunded and neglected while urban areas are prioritized. As a result, rural women face unsafe childbirth conditions, limited access to medical personnel, and inadequate maternal health services.
Sisters Response to the root cause of the injustice
The Safe Motherhood Initiative, led by the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception Community, aims to break this cycle of neglect. The Sisters manage St. Kizito Hospital and serve as caregivers, medical professionals, educators, and advocates—offering compassionate, high-quality care to pregnant women. To reduce maternal and infant mortality rates and improve the level of care provided by St. Kizito, the Sisters are in need of funds to purchase essential maternal health equipment for the hospital.
Funds needed
39500.00 USD
How will the funds be used?
Funding will directly support the hospital’s efforts to reduce maternal and newborn mortality through the purchase of an Ultrasound Machine, Fetal Monitor, Delivery Beds, Anesthesia Machine, Oxygen Concentrators, Suction Machine, Infusion Pumps, Blood Pressure Monitors, Sterilization Equipment, Staff Capacity Building, Community Outreach and Awareness
How many people would be served by this Funding Request?
2673
Systemic Impact
This investment will transform St. Kizito Hospital into a safer and better-equipped facility for patients. The new equipment will reduce maternal and newborn deaths by providing access to high quality care. The hospital will better handle pregnancy complications and safe deliveries. Training health workers ensures lasting impact, as skills remain in the system. Community education will increase awareness and trust in healthcare, encouraging women to seek early care.