Training scenario: Young women are standing around a woman who is sitting down; one of the women is talking to her.
Auf dem Weg zur Hebamme: Shapla und ihre Mitstudentinnen.
© Fabeha Monir/WHI

Every two minutes, a woman somewhere in the world dies from complications during pregnancy or childbirth. Shapla Akther from Bangladesh refused to accept this. With the help of a scholarship, she trained to become a midwife. Today, she uses her knowledge to save lives and help keep families together.
 

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A Career That Makes a Difference

Watch the video to find out how we are helping Shapla pursue her dream of becoming a midwife.

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