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Born on the Edge

Org #47397
Vetted since 2018
2012
year founded
$136,648
raised on GlobalGiving
7
years fundraising
0
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

OUR MISSION: To save and support babies born on the edge of life, viability and society in the poorest regions of the world through education, research and sustainable support OUR AIMS: Through the development of local partnerships we aim to improve the survival of the world's most vulnerable newborn babies by: - Providing training for local doctors, nurses and health workers in newborn care - Supporting young healthcare workers involved in international newborn health research - Developing sustainable projects to improve newborn healthcare facilities

Projects (2)

Project Leaders
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Organization Information
Wrestlingworth, SG19 2HB
United Kingdom
Organization Information
Wrestlingworth, SG19 2HB
United Kingdom

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Immersed in the heart of a busy neonatal unit

By Adam Hewitt-Smith | Trustee, Born on the Edge

Two months ago marked the beginning of our 4-week residential in-service neonatal training course for 15 nurses and doctors from across Eastern Uganda. During the month, our 15 participants... Read the full report ›

Act now for preterms

By Adam Hewitt Smith | Trustee, Born on the Edge

We owe it to babies, families and future generations to act now for preterm babies. Globally, 1 in every 10 babies are born too soon and prematurity is now the leading cause of preventable child... Read the full report ›

Sharing knowledge, improving care

By A Hewitt-Smith | Trustee, Born on the Edge

In August we ran our first ever Cranial Ultrasound Training Course in Mbale, eastern Uganda — and wow, what a wonderful time it was. A huge thank you to Prof. Cornelia Hagmann and Prof.... Read the full report ›
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