February 2, 2025—Pathfinder International announces its strategic partnership with the global Every Pregnancy coalition during the 2026 For Mama campaign. The For Mama campaign brings attention to proven interventions and programs that have the potential to save mothers and babies’ lives, and this year, aims to mobilize $30 million globally.
Pathfinder will raise funds for the “Stronger Mothers, Healthier Babies” initiative as part of the coalition’s campaign, a targeted pilot project designed to combat maternal malnutrition in Egypt through the introduction of multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS).
Maternal and child malnutrition remains a critical health challenge in Egypt, contributing significantly to low birth weight, stunting, stillbirths, and congenital malformations. The current standard of care—supplementation with only Iron and Folic Acid—leaves dangerous gaps in maternal and neonatal health. Pathfinder’s new initiative will address these gaps by introducing comprehensive MMS to 50,000 women across two governorates.
“Every mother deserves a pregnancy free from the preventable risks of malnutrition. By aligning our evidence-based health interventions with the powerful advocacy of the Every Pregnancy coalition, we are not just delivering supplements; we are delivering hope and health to thousands of families in Egypt. This partnership exemplifies our commitment to locally grounded solutions that save lives today while generating the evidence needed to transform health systems for tomorrow.”
— Dr. Rannia Elsayed, Regional Portfolio Director, South Asia, Middle East, North Africa
The “Stronger Mothers, Healthier Babies” project aims to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes by reducing anemia and maternal mortality, while simultaneously preventing low birth weight and congenital malformations in newborns. Furthermore, the program is designed to increase stunting prevention as the intervention extends to infants after six months. The pilot will also generate critical evidence to advocate for scaling MMS distribution across Egypt.
In 2025, the Every Pregnancy coalition successfully mobilized over $21 million USD from more than 37,000 donors. These funds provided essential care and medical supplies to over half a million mothers and babies worldwide.
For the 2026 campaign, which officially begins fundraising on February 18, the coalition has set an ambitious target of mobilizing $30 million globally. These funds will support proven interventions—like Pathfinder’s MMS project—that have the immediate opportunity to save lives.
Donations for the “Stronger Mothers, Healthier Babies” initiative and other coalition programs can be made throughout Ramadan and will be amplified through Every Pregnancy’s boost fund.
About Pathfinder International
For nearly 70 years, Pathfinder has worked alongside women and girls in more than 100 countries, ensuring they have access to the critical services and resources they need. We work in close partnership with governments, civil society organizations, and other local partners to deliver services where unmet need is the highest, advance policies that contribute to gender equity, work with communities to transform practices and beliefs that harm women and girls, partner with young people to build a healthier future, and work at the intersections of climate and health, contributing to more resilient communities and health systems.
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