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Get Involved!

The Ways to get involved and support World Health Day 2025 campaign.

There are lots of ways you can get involved and support efforts to improve maternal and health:
You can raise awareness:  Share information about the campaign using #HopefulFutures and #HealthForAll.
You can Participate: Attend our global events to learn more about what it will take to end maternal and newborn mortality.
You can Donate: Donate to the WHO Foundation which supports WHO’s work to protect mothers and babies in countries around the world.
You can Share personal experiences: Share your own experiences or stories of pregnancy and birth, and thank those who provide quality care on your own platforms.

If you know someone who is pregnant, or has a new baby, there are also plenty of ways you can lean in and support them as well – checking in with them, being there for them if they need it, and offering emotional support and understanding.

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