for safe childbirth worldwide

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The most dangerous day
of a woman's life is the
day she gives birth

Every year, over 3 million mothers and newborns die.
Learn why

Kybele is a global leader in
health system strengthening

Kybele is a global leader in health system strengthening, internationally recognized for improving the quality and safety of healthcare during childbirth in low- and middle-income countries. Kybele teams consist of medical experts in anesthesiology, obstetrics, and neonatology along with implementation scientists. We establish partnerships with health ministries and local leaders to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions to healthcare problems. Our rigorous approach has been chronicled in over 25 peer-reviewed publications. Since its formation in 2001, Kybele has successfully implemented multifaceted programs with sustained impact in 13 countries in Africa and Eastern Europe with over $4 million of support from governments, institutions, and foundations.

Kybele is all
about making
partnerships

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our past

Learn about our accomplishments to date and the participants who have contributed to our success.

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our present

Find out Kybele’s active programs around the globe.

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our future

Discover the world free of childbirth suffering that we strive for.

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pregnancy and childbirth are the
leading causes of death and
disability among women worldwide

In developing regions of the world, a woman’s chance of death during pregnancy or childbirth is an
apealing 1 in 41. worldwide, over 300.000 women die of maternal causes each year.
kybele is fighting this devastating reality

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