District’s service Project
Birthing Kits
Collectively, the clubs in District 4 have assembled and distributed thousands of kits.
Project Info
District 4 Birthing Kits are sent to various developing countries.
UN has not coordinated shipment for US kits. US birthing kits are being shipped to Uganda Program (ZC of Olean), Guatemala (Fellowship Wesleyan Church – 100 kits -1st trip) and Nicaragua. World Vision Canada is the primary distributor for Canadian clubs.
World Vision Canada – Update
Zonta Clubs from District 4 have been partnering with World Vision Canada (WVC) since 2015. As of July August 2019, our Canadian clubs have collectively donated 13,405 birthing kits to WVC. 2019 has seen deliveries to Malawi and Zimbabwe.
World Vision Canada 2017 Impact Report – most recent
Birthing Kit supplies
Plastic – 1 m x 1 m or 36″ x 36″
Soap
Gloves, 2 per kit
3 pieces of umbilical cord tie
Scalpel/razor blades if cord is used
Gauze- 5 small squares
Birthing Kit Assembly
World Vision Canada
August 2019 Report: Details, contact person, drop off location and request for date, time & birthing kit quantities.
Every woman has the right to a safe and clean childbirth
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