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“ Faith-Based Organizations & Maternal Health ” Case Study – Bangladesh

This case study examines the challenges of maternal health in Bangladesh, including high maternal mortality rates and cultural barriers. It explores the approach of faith-based organization ADRA in empowering women through education, health practices, and advocacy to improve maternal health outcomes.

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“ Faith-Based Organizations & Maternal Health ” Case Study – Bangladesh

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  1. “Faith-Based Organizations & Maternal Health” Case Study – Bangladesh Elidon Bardhi, Country Director Adventist Development and Relief Agency 11-094 | 11-11

  2. Maternal Health in Bangladesh: • Maternal mortality rate is 348-470 deaths per 100,000 live births • 85% of women deliver at home • Only 18% of deliveries are assisted by medically trained personnel • 33% of adolescent women (15-19) are already mothers

  3. Underlying Causes of Maternal Mortality • Cultural barriers and traditions • Lack of decision making authority • Gender inequalities • Limited economic opportunities for women • Poor social participation • Domestic violence • Poor infrastructure of medical centers

  4. ADRA’s Approach to Women’s Empowerment • Develop Civil Society Organizations • Literacy for women • Good health practices • Livelihoods • Advocacy • Men’s participation

  5. ADRA’s Response to Maternal Mortality • Mobilize community to support pregnant women • Educate families about maternal health issues • Train Traditional Birth Attendants • Awareness on family planning • Improve nutrition • Hygiene practices improved

  6. Way Forward • Use of Rights Based Approaches to maternal health versus welfare approaches • Move from project-oriented activities to local, regional and national level advocacy programs • Pilot programs implemented by grassroots FBOs and compare impact with secular organizations

  7. Human Story

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