A core criteria for selecting where we work include high maternal mortality, especially in rural areas where poverty, weak health systems, and gender inequality are most severe. Priority goes to regions with poor access to care, large rural populations, and low female literacy.
Target sites are chosen where governments support maternal health through free care policies and active partnerships. Political stability is essential, allowing for sustained impact. CLIPASA focuses where its women-led, community-based model can make the greatest difference—saving lives and empowering local systems in the hardest-to-reach places.
