Free Medical Access for Teenage Mothers, Bulgaria

Dear friends,

Today, we want to introduce you to Ivana — a 22-year-old woman navigating her first pregnancy under incredibly tough circumstances.

Ivana lives with her mother in poverty and poor housing conditions. She is uninsured and currently separated from her partner. When she first arrived at the medical center in Fakulteta, she had not received any prenatal care. Her pregnancy was progressing without medical supervision — putting both her and her baby at serious risk.

Thanks to your support, Ivana was able to visit the OB-GYN at the medical center. Her first check-up identified concerns that required urgent follow-up. The team of the community center hosting the medical office helped arrange her hospitalization at a specialist maternity hospital and supported her throughout the process — offering not only logistical help but also emotional reassurance during a deeply uncertain time.

Fortunately, further tests showed the baby is developing well, and Ivana’s pregnancy is now proceeding normally. She continues to rely on the center for regular check-ups — because without your support, she simply has nowhere else to go.

Because of your generosity, Ivana isn’t facing motherhood alone. And just as importantly — when the time comes — this same center will be here to support her baby’s healthy start in life.

In the past three months alone, your generosity has made it possible to carry out 121 medical check-ups. 58 new patients came to see the doctors taking turns to examine at the medical center, showing dire barriers to healthcare access in Fakulteta. Each number reflects a real person — like Ivana — and a moment when someone felt seen, supported, and safe.

Thank you for being part of this work. Please consider renewing your gift or sharing our campaign with others. Together, we can continue to offer care, dignity, and hope — from one generation to the next.