NURSING STAFF, MIMI HEALTH POST, CHANKHELI RURAL MUNICIPALITY, HUMLA DISTRICT

“One Heart Worldwide’s work in partnership with the government in rural areas is wonderful and much needed. After participating in HFOMC training at Mimi HP, as a clinical mentor, I am trying to improve Mimi Health Post’s birthing center. Support from the health post’s leadership is also a very important factor in this improvement process. We now feel more confident with the knowledge and practical skills related to health facility service readiness.”

DEPUTY MAYOR, EKDARA RURAL MUNICIPALITY, MAHOTTARI DISTRICT

“As the Deputy Mayor, I am committed to improving women’s health, but our limited budget and resources present significant challenges. High unemployment rates among women exacerbate this problem, as there are few income-generating opportunities available. Women in hilly regions tend to have better access to jobs and skill development programs, underscoring the need for similar initiatives in our community. I would like to express my appreciation to One Heart for their valuable support in equipping birthing centers and organizing awareness campaigns through their safe motherhood program. These contributions greatly enhance the well-being of women in our community.”

MAYOR, MANRA SISWA MUNICIPALITY, MAHOTTARI DISTRICT

“We are prepared to collaborate with OHW, and we are grateful for the valuable technical support they have provided in MNH activities. We are enthusiastic about implementing these activities, as they will deliver quality services to the community. The planned initiatives will enhance service utilization, including prenatal check-ups, and promote deliveries at birthing centers.”

HEALTH COORDINATOR, MANRA SISWA MUNICIPALITY, MAHOTTARI DISTRICT

“One Heart Worldwide's support has been invaluable, and we eagerly anticipate continued collaboration in the future. I am incredibly grateful to OHW for organizing the capacity-building event focused on HFOMC members' roles and responsibilities, highlighting the importance of community representation, and exploring strategies to enhance social inclusiveness in accessing and utilizing health services.”

HEALTH SECTION CHIEF, MAHAWAI RURAL MUNICIPALITY, KALIKOT DISTRICT

“Many women still lack access to service centers due to remoteness, have low confidence in service providers' capabilities, or are unaware of available services at nearby health facilities. Unfortunately, this leads to preventable deaths of women due to postpartum hemorrhage and complications, often caused by a lack of awareness.

OHW has adopted a comprehensive approach in designing interventions that address these challenges. These interventions encompass raising awareness, enhancing the quality of service providers and MNH services, enhancing the health system, and fostering accountability among local governments and health facilities.”

CHAIRPERSON, SUBHAKALIKA RURAL MUNICIPALITY, KALIKOT DISTRICT

"On behalf of Subhakalika Rural Municipality, I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to One Heart Worldwide (OHW) and Village Development and Save the Environment Forum (VDSEF), which have been instrumental in improving and strengthening the maternal and neonatal health system in our municipality. We deeply appreciate their efforts and are open to collaborating on future events in every possible way.

Together, we can create a brighter future for all our people by ensuring that no woman or infant dies during childbirth, as One Heart Worldwide envisions.”