Join Meg Ryan and take action for mothers

Dear Friends,

Motherhood and pregnancy should be a time of great joy, but in
the poorest parts of the world, motherhood can be deadly.
In some countries, women have a 1 in 6 chance of dying
from pregnancy-related complications, compared to as little
as 1 in 30,000 in northern Europe.

We know what works. A comprehensive investment can save
countless lives and help millions of women build a better
future for themselves and for their families. Please join
Meg Ryan in urging Congress to support
CARE's Safe Motherhood Platform today.
Bob Fertik



Dear Friend,

Every minute of every day, one woman dies from
pregnancy-related complications. Every minute. But
it will only take you a minute to help change this
heartbreaking statistic forever.

As a mother of two children, I am personally moved
to help women and mothers worldwide - that is just
one of the reasons I have become so involved with
CARE.
I believe, like I'm sure you do, that in today's world
it is unacceptable for mothers to die from simple
pregnancy-related complications - like lack of hygienic
medical instruments, lack of access to modern
contraception, or the absence of trained and
knowledgeable birth attendants.

But there is hope. Ordinary people like you and me have
the chance to make a tremendous difference for mothers
and their children worldwide.

A bill is being debated in Congress right now that could
help save up to 142,000 mothers and up to 1.4 million
infants world wide. Before one more woman dies, urge your
representative to support the Focus on Family Health bill.

This legislation will increase funding for international
family planning and maternal health programs carried out by
the
United States Agency for International Development(USAID).
Its passage could have a tremendous positive impact on the
health of countless mothers. Please take a minute for mothers
and contact your representative now.

When a mother dies, the loss affects more than just her family.
A woman's death affects her entire community, which loses a
vital caregiver, educator and resource in the journey out of poverty.

Together with CARE,
we can all make a difference today to
help by contacting your representative today.

Sincerely,
Meg Ryan