Safe Transport for Pregnant Women in Emergencies

Dear donors,

Thank you for your support and for showing concern for pregnant women who struggle to reach care during emergencies. We appreciate every contribution made so far, and we value the encouragement that comes from knowing people believe in this work. Although some donations have been received, they are not enough for us to begin the project, and we want to update you openly and responsibly.

Across many rural communities in Nigeria, women face dangerous delays when they go into labour or experience complications. Transport is often unavailable, especially at night or during heavy rains. Poor roads, long distances, and high transport costs make the situation even worse. Some women give birth on the roadside while trying to reach a clinic. Others arrive too late to save themselves or their babies. These delays remain one of the biggest causes of maternal deaths in the country.

This project was designed to reduce these tragedies by setting up an emergency transport network. The plan is simple but effective: train local drivers, place them on standby, and prepare them with motorcycles or tricycles for quick response. Families will call a local number when a woman needs help, and the driver closest to them will respond immediately. The project will cover the cost of fuel, communication tools, safety items, and basic incentives to keep the system active and reliable. This setup can save lives by cutting down the critical minutes lost when searching for transport.

However, to begin this work, we need enough funds to train drivers, purchase transport equipment, set up communication channels, and support the first months of operation. The donations received so far are not enough to cover even the basic startup costs. Until we reach a workable level of funding, we cannot start implementation.

We remain committed to this mission. Every contribution moves us closer to launching a system that will save mothers and babies from preventable deaths. Your continued support—whether through giving or sharing the project—will help us reach the level needed to begin.

With appreciation,
Ugbede-Ojo Dominic Kadiri
Project Leader