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Why It Matters: Maternal Health

Pregnancy and childbirth are safer today than they have ever been, yet hundreds of thousands of women around the world still die each year from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth.

The care a mother receives before and after delivery can be just as important as the care she receives during childbirth.

Prenatal care helps identify potential complications before they become emergencies, while postnatal care supports the health of both mother and baby during the critical weeks after delivery.

This is why maternal health matters. It's about ensuring mothers and babies receive the care they need before, during, and after birth so they have the healthiest possible start.

Why Social Promise?

Giving is about more than making a donation. It’s about making a connection.

We raise awareness, share stories, build relationships, and introduce new supporters to the important work being done by our partners. We help you understand not only what your gifts support, but why that work matters.

At the same time, we remain committed to transparency, stewardship, and ensuring you’re your contributions are used to advance the mission you care about.

We are proud to serve as a bridge between those who want to make a difference and the organizations working every day to improve lives.

For more than 20 years, Iris has worked at Lacor Hospital. But her connection to the hospital began long before she joined the staff.

Her story reflects why generations of families across Northern Uganda continue to rely on Lacor for care and why it remains a trusted part of the community.

Read our latest blog post: Lacor Hospital: A Place People Trust

Lacor Hospital: A Place People Trust — Social Promise When you support Lacor, you are not simply funding services. You are investing in a hospital that has earned the trust of the community it serves.

The photo on the left shows over 50 years ago when it was a small, rural health facility. The photo on the right is the hospital today-an entire healthcare system. This is not a small rural clinic.

This is one of the most important hospitals in northern Uganda.

Why It Matters: Access to Healthcare

A healthy community starts with access to healthcare.

When people can see a doctor, receive treatment, and get the care they need, children are more likely to thrive, mothers are more likely to have safe pregnancies, and families are better able to care for one another.

Yet millions of people around the world still face barriers to receiving medical care.

At Social Promise, we believe everyone deserves access to quality healthcare.

Learn more about Social Promise and our work in Uganda.

🚲 Today is World Bicycle Day.

While many of us think of bicycles as recreation or exercise, for millions of people around the world they are an important means of everyday transportation.

Whether carrying goods, traveling to work, attending school, or helping someone reach the hospital, bicycles play an important role in daily life.

Today, we're celebrating the humble bicycle and the important role it plays in daily life around the world.

This is the month we honor the dads in our lives, both on earth and in spirit.

The Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and recent confirmed cases in Uganda have raised understandable concerns about preparedness across the region, including at Lacor Hospital in northern Uganda.

While no cases have been reported in the region Lacor serves, the hospital is once again reviewing protocols, strengthening surveillance measures, and preparing staff through ongoing training and prevention efforts.

Having played a critical role during Uganda’s 2000 Ebola outbreak, Lacor brings decades of experience in public health preparedness and response.

We wrote more about what preparedness currently looks like at Lacor Hospital and why strong healthcare systems matter long before a crisis begins.

Lessons From Lacor Hospital's Ebola Response — Social Promise Although no cases have been reported in Northern Uganda, Lacor Hospital is maintaining a high level of vigilance and preparedness.

Today we celebrate mothers around the world and all the caregivers raising children with love and patience. 🌍
Happy Mother’s Day from Social Promise.