
Women & Children First Has Now Closed
We thank all of our supporters, staff, Trustees, volunteers and communities that we have worked with in the last 25 years to support women, children, mothers and babies to identify their health challenges and work together to find the solutions to overcome them.

25 Years of Impact: Women & Children First’s Achievements
Read all about the amazing achievements and impacts to support women, children, mothers and babies in rural and remote communities achieved by Women & Children First and our in-country partners over the last 25 years.

Women & Children First to Close in Early 2025
Here is a message from Rachel Cullen, Chair of the Board of Trustees.
“Today, we are sharing the news that Women and Children First is starting an orderly wind-down and will close in 2025…”

Christmas Cracker! Comedy Night with Jenny Eclair Raises £10,490
Thanks to all who came to the Leicester Square Theatre for our comedy night, starring Jenny Eclair, Nish Kumar and Michelle De Swarte. Together, you raised an incredible £10,490.

Play Our Raffle for a Chance To Win £1000 This Christmas
Women & Children First is teaming up with Raffolux to bring our supporters a raffle, where you could get the chance to win £1,000 this Christmas, whilst helping an incredible cause!

All Women Should Have The Right
All women, all around the world, should have the right to choose if and when they have children.

Thank You: BBC Radio 4 Appeal Total Raised is £41,275
In Ethiopia they say አመሰግናለሁ 'Ameseg-nalehu' – meaning thank you. We want to show thanks to all of our supporters, and the wonderful BBC Radio 4 listeners, who took time to share, respond and donate to our appeal, presented by comedian Sara Pascoe.

Pigs, Plans, and Prosperity: How One Group Is Farming Their Way to Change
Many women living in rural Malawi face serious challenges when it comes to making a living. In the Kaponda village, a group of young women has found a unique way to address two of their community’s most pressing issues through a simple solution: pig farming.

Jenny Eclair, Nish Kumar headline Christmas Comedy
The hilarious, legendary stand-up comedian Jenny Eclair is headlining Christmas Comedy in aid of Women and Children First at the Leicester Square Theatre on Monday 2nd December.

Back to School: The Story of Elisy and Her Group
Girls miss school in Malawi due to problems with their periods. One teenager and her group from Chasembe got the community to work together to build a new, clean washroom.

Community Group Action in Nicaragua
Former Women and Children First CEO Mikey Rosato visited groups in the Central American country to provide support and training.