To learn more
Organizations
These groups provide training, educational materials, or advocacy for midwives
and health workers in many parts of the world.
Averting Maternal Death and Disability
(AMDD)
Works with developing countries and
international agencies to improve access
to and quality of emergency obstetric care.
AMDD has some training materials
available for free on their website.
60 Haven Avenue
New York, NY 10032, USA
fax: (1-212) 544-1933
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/
sph/popfam/amdd/
Childbirth Graphics
Sells educational tools including books,
posters, and models for teaching about
pregnancy, birth, and women’s health.
WRS Group, Ltd.
PO Box 21207
Waco, TX 76702, USA
tel: (1-800) 299-3366
fax: (1-888) 977-7653
www.childbirthgraphics.com
or
PO Box 1090
Pulborough, West Sussex
RH20 4YY, UK
tel: (44-1903) 74-5444
fax: (44-1903) 74-0716
International Confederation of Midwives
An organization of midwives and
midwifery groups from around the world.
Organizes international conferences for
midwives and helps organize smaller, local
conferences too.
Eisenhowerlaan 138
2517 KN The Hague, The Netherlands
tel: (31-70) 306-0520
fax: (31-70) 355-5651
www.internationalmidwives.org
International Planned Parenthood
Federation (IPPF)
IPPF promotes and supports family
planning activities worldwide. They also
publish information on all aspects of family
planning. IPPF has offices around the
world. For more information or to find a
local office, contact:
Regent’s College, Inner Circle
Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NS, UK
tel: (44-171) 487-7900
fax: (44-171) 487-7950
www.ippf.org
Ipas
Works to prevent death and injury from
unsafe abortion. Creates and distributes
training materials, MVA syringes and
cannula, and other equipment. Ipas has
offices in many countries around the
world. For information or to find a local
office, contact:
PO Box 5027
Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA
tel: (1-919) 967-7052
fax: (1-919) 929-0258
www.ipas.org
Marie Stopes International
Provides information and services for
sexual health to people around the world.
To find a local office, contact:
153-157 Cleveland Street
London W1T 6QW, UK
tel : (44-0207) 574-7400
fax: (44-0207) 574-7417
www.mariestopes.org.uk
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