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WHY WE EXIST
While progress has been made in reducing the global maternal health crisis, the morbidity and mortality rates remain alarmingly high, impacting their overall health and wellbeing.
Furthermore, women in underserved communities, as well as Black and minority women face disproportionately higher rates of adverse maternal outcomes often due to gaps in health literacy, inadequate access to care, cultural, regional, and socio-economic factors.
Everyday in 2023, over 700 women died from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth.
About 1 in 5 women experience a perinatal mental health disorder during pregnancy and in the first year after childbirth.
Without adequate support, the physical and mental health symptoms can have lasting effects on both mother and baby.
Nigeria has the highest maternal mortality rate globally. In 2023 alone, 75,000 women died from preventable pregnancy and childbirth related complications equivalent to over 200 women everyday.
In the United States, Black and minority women are 3x to 4x more likely to die from a pregnancy-related case than non-minority women, due in part to systemic healthcare inequities.
" In order to improve maternal health, we have to focus on improving all women's health and access to care - not just during labor and delivery, but before and after pregnancy, and throughout our lives. "
Leana S. Wen
A Holistic Approach
HOW WE SUPPORT MOTHERS
We address the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of mothers. Our three-pillar approach empowers mothers through education, builds stronger health systems, and serves as a voice for systems-level change.
Education
Practical, culturally-relevant health education for mothers and families across every stage of the maternal journey.
Health Systems Strengthening
Community health worker training, stronger referral networks, and infrastructure investment in high-need regions.
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Advocacy
Driving maternal health equity through policy engagement, prevention campaigns, and systems-level change.
REAL RESULTS
FROM THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE
"The Zinure team walked with me through my pregnancy when I had nowhere to turn. They gave me knowledge, confidence, and care."
Adaeze P.
Community Outreach Attendee
"Zinure's approach is what community-rooted maternal health looks like. Their work is transforming outcomes block by block."
Patricia Hayes
Nurse Practitioner
"Volunteering with Zinure has been some of the most meaningful work I've done. The impact is tangible."
Jessica R.
Volunteer
OUR PARTNERS
Proudly collaborating with healthcare institutions, community organizations, and strategic partners committed to improving maternal health outcomes globally.
ACCREDITATIONS
Recognizing our unwavering commitment to healthcare excellence and our deep dedication to sustainable community impact.
Maryland Chamber of Commerce Humanitarian Award recipient
The Maryland General Assembly Official Citation
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