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In remote villages of Bangladesh, where access to healthcare is limited, maternal health is a critical concern. Women are over 40 times more likely to die during childbirth compared to Australia, and for many, giving birth without trained support is an everyday reality – one that puts both mother and child at risk.  

Pronali, an indigenous woman from a small village, knows this struggle firsthand. Since joining the Community Managed Sustainable Livelihoods and Resilience Program (CMLRP), she now provides antenatal check-ups, safe deliveries, and health education. In her first three months, Pronali successfully delivered six healthy babies – and since the program began, not a single maternal death has been reported.