May is
a special month in many ways. For
one, it's a count-down month for kids - they know there are only two more
months of regular school, and then they can enjoy some summer free time! Two, and most important, it's the month
designated to celebrate Mothers -May 11th is Mother's Day - so don't
forget to visit your mom, or give her a call.
I'm
the mother of four, and so there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think
about and worry my children and their welfare. I am concerned with their educations, their health and
nutrition, and their ability to be secure and safe in the world. And though I'm
in my fifties, I know my own mother still worries and cares about me too. It's what mothers do.
At 50
Ways to Save Our Children, we understand that there are times when life
circumstances make it tough for many mothers to give their children what they
need. Prenatal health care is not
available for everyone, though it should be. Many women in Ethiopia and other underdeveloped nations
still die in childbirth; and others sustain injuries by protracted labors. Economic hardships make it difficult
for some women to survive.
Fortunately,
there are ways for us to help.
Many excellent organizations have stepped up to help mitigate some of
the challenges women face. We can
join them by donating to their efforts.
By working together, we can provide much needed resources to help
mothers worldwide take care of themselves, provide for their children and improve
their families' lives.
You
can help honor mothers who are facing extreme difficulties. Check out the following websites
to see what others are doing, and get involved. And if you are thinking of sending your mom flowers,
visit Mercy Corps and send her a bouquet that will not only
brighten her day, it will also help women in need.
50
ways.org wishes a Happy Mother's Day to mothers everywhere. Visit the following sites for more ideas.
Accion
Fight Fistula
The Child Health Site
The Women's Funding Network
