“I was confused, scared, and did not know what to do.”

Salma, a 38-week pregnant woman, was en route from Pakistan to Afghanistan after being deported.

She started experiencing contractions and labor pain while at a tent camp for refugees at the zero point border region between the two countries.

“Fortunately, health workers came to provide medical assistance. They brought me to the UNFPA-supported Basic Health Center (BHC) at the Torkham zero point.”

Because of the support of donors like you, UNFPA was able to be there for Salma, helping her deliver a healthy baby girl at the health center.

UNFPA is there for women and girls around the world, in the busiest cities and the most remote regions. From prenatal care to psychological support after childbirth, our team is offering lifesaving care to women like Salma.

“I am grateful to see such a nice clinic and dedicated doctors who care for the returning refugees. Their caring attention and advice gave me hope for a new beginning.”

But with recent U.S. government cuts to foreign aid, UNFPA’s reach now depends more than ever on the support of donors like you. Your generosity has already given hope and new beginnings to women and girls worldwide.

Will you consider becoming a monthly donor today? Your sustaining contribution will help provide ongoing humanitarian aid in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and beyond, ensuring that no woman or girl is left behind.

Thank you for being there for women and girls,

USA for UNFPA