Saving lives in Southern Sudan


Mayom County, Unity State, Southern Sudan – Maternal death is unfortunately, just another ‘fact of life’ in Sudan where 450 women in every 100,000 die each year as a result of being pregnant or giving birth. Access to quality healthcare is difficult but MSI Southern Sudan which began operating a few short months ago is helping to change that.

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Who is your unsung hero of international development?



London - Do you know of someone who has made an exceptional contribution to efforts to alleviate poverty in the developing world? Someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to make a positive difference to the lives and livelihoods of some of the worlds most marginalised and impoverished people?

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The Guardian International Development Comptition finalists are announced....


Marie Stopes International welcomes new study into foetal pain from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists...

Five by Fifteen initiative launched...

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Marie Stopes International is a not-for-profit sexual and reproductive healthcare organisation, providing a variety of services around the world, including: family planning; safe abortion; vasectomy; female sterilisation; and maternal & child healthcare.

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