{"id":277726,"date":"2026-06-18T14:06:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T14:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/?page_id=277726"},"modified":"2026-09-28T20:55:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T20:55:14","slug":"our-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/our-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f7f8f9&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/church-04.jpg&#8221; background_size=&#8221;custom&#8221; background_image_width=&#8221;98%&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat-y&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font||||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Roboto Slab|300|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;48px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;56px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">Our Story<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#42464e&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;26px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">What began in 2011 as a broad medical training initiative has grown into a focused, independent nonprofit dedicated to maternal and newborn health in Gulu District, Uganda. This is our journey.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<div class=\"wotw-lightbox\" id=\"wotwLightbox\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Media viewer\"><div class=\"wotw-lightbox__inner\" id=\"wotwLightboxInner\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"wotw-lightbox__close\" id=\"wotwLightboxClose\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><div id=\"wotwLightboxMedia\"><\/div><p class=\"wotw-lightbox__caption\" id=\"wotwLightboxCaption\"><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"wotw-timeline\" aria-label=\"Well On Their Way \u2014 Our Story\">\n<div class=\"wotw-timeline__track\">\n<div class=\"wotw-era\"><span class=\"wotw-era__label\">Foundations &nbsp;2011\u20132016<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">2011<span>Year one<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>First steps in northern Uganda<\/h3><p>The first medical team traveled to northern Uganda as part of STEP-UP (Sustain, Train, Educate, Promote \u2013 Uganda Project), a combined medical and psychosocial capacity-building initiative. Early programs focused on broad-based medical education for frontline health workers.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Members of the first STEP-UP medical team pose with community members and local health workers during their inaugural visit to northern Uganda, 2011\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2011 First Steps in Northern Uganda\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011_first-steps-northern-uganda_01-300x220.png\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011_first-steps-northern-uganda_01-1024x751.png\" alt=\"2011 First Steps in Northern Uganda\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">2012<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Introducing <em>Helping Babies Breathe<\/em><\/h3><p>The first <em>Helping Babies Breathe<\/em> training was piloted with 15 healthcare providers, introducing evidence-based newborn resuscitation skills to the district.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Trainers lead a Helping Babies Breathe session in an open-air classroom, with a newborn manikin and resuscitation equipment ready for hands-on practice.\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2012 Introduction to Helping Babies Breathe\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012_intro-helping-babies-breath_01-300x182.png\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012_intro-helping-babies-breath_01-1024x621.png\" alt=\"2012 Introduction to Helping Babies Breathe\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A trainee practices bag-and-mask ventilation on a newborn manikin while fellow healthcare providers look on.\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2012 Introduction to Helping Babies Breathe\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012_intro-helping-babies-breath_02-300x169.png\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012_intro-helping-babies-breath_02-1024x576.png\" alt=\"2012 Introduction to Helping Babies Breathe\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">2013<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Training the trainers<\/h3><p>Six midwives were trained as Master Trainers in <em>Helping Babies Breathe<\/em>. Newborn resuscitation equipment was supplied to all 26 health centers across the region. Using a Trainer of Trainers model, these midwives subsequently trained more than 100 frontline healthcare providers involved in childbirth care.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Midwives practice bag-and-mask resuscitation skills during Master Trainer training, 2013\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: Midwives practice bag-and-mask resuscitation skills during Master Trainer training, 2013\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013_helping-babies-breath-tot_01-300x264.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013_helping-babies-breath-tot_01-1024x900.jpg\" alt=\"Midwives practice bag-and-mask resuscitation skills during Master Trainer training, 2013\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A participant practices newborn resuscitation technique on a training mannequin as a colleague observes, 2013\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: A participant practices newborn resuscitation technique on a training mannequin as a colleague observes, 2013\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013_helping-babies-breath-tot_02-300x230.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013_helping-babies-breath-tot_02-1024x784.jpg\" alt=\"A participant practices newborn resuscitation technique on a training mannequin as a colleague observes, 2013\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"video\" data-video-id=\"pgSmAVXdLVE\" data-video-type=\"youtube\" data-caption=\"Helping Babies Breathe\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Play video: Helping Babies Breathe\"><img src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/pgSmAVXdLVE\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Helping Babies Breathe\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb__play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><polygon points=\"5,3 19,12 5,21\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">2015<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Expanding into cervical cancer screening<\/h3><p>A cervical cancer screening pilot program was introduced, alongside refresher training in <em>Helping Babies Breathe<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">2016<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3><em>Essential Care for Every Baby<\/em> takes root<\/h3><p><em>Essential Care for Every Baby<\/em> was introduced using the Trainer of Trainers model, expanding newborn care education throughout the district.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"\ufeffKangaroo care is an important method to keep a very small baby warm.\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2016 Essential Care for Every Baby - photo 01\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016_ECEB_01-225x300.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016_ECEB_01-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"2016 Essential Care for Every Baby - photo 01\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A newly trained provider proudly demonstrates skin-to-skin positioning with a training mannequin, 2016\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2016 Essential Care for Every Baby - photo 02\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016_ECEB_02-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016_ECEB_02-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2016 Essential Care for Every Baby - photo 02\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A Master Trainer coaches a participant on newborn assessment technique, 2016\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2016 Essential Care for Every Baby - photo 03\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016_ECEB_03-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016_ECEB_03-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2016 Essential Care for Every Baby - photo 03\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A trainer reviews newborn care steps one-on-one with a participant during Essential Care for Every Baby sessions, 2016\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2016 Essential Care for Every Baby - photo 04\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016_ECEB_04-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016_ECEB_04-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2016 Essential Care for Every Baby - photo 04\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-era\"><span class=\"wotw-era__label\">Growth &nbsp;2017\u20132022<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">2017<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Helping mothers survive<\/h3><p>The first <em>Helping Mothers Survive<\/em> course \u2014 <em>Bleeding After Birth<\/em> \u2014 was presented, followed by large-scale implementation across rural health centers.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A participant practices postpartum hemorrhage management using a birthing simulator during the first Helping Mothers Survive: Bleeding After Birth course, 2017\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2017 Bleeding After Birth Training 1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017_bab_01-225x300.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017_bab_01-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"2017 Bleeding After Birth Training 1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Participants review third-stage labor management techniques using training materials from the Bleeding After Birth course, 2017\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2017 Bleeding After Birth training photo 2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017_bab_02-300x169.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017_bab_02-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2017 Bleeding After Birth training photo 2\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Participants review third-stage labor management techniques using training materials from the Bleeding After Birth course, 2017\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2017 Bleeding After Birth training photo 3\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017_bab_03-300x169.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017_bab_03-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2017 Bleeding After Birth training photo 3\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">2019<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Psychosocial support visit<\/h3><p>A psychosocial support team conducted a dedicated site visit focused on mental health and community support initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Participants and the visiting psychosocial support team celebrate completing their training with certificates, 2019\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2019 psychosocial support visit\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019-psychosocial-support-1-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019-psychosocial-support-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2019 psychosocial support visit\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A flip chart outlines core coping and self-care practices taught during the psychosocial support training, 2019\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2019 psychosocial support photo 2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019-psychosocial-support-2-225x300.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019-psychosocial-support-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"2019 psychosocial support photo 2\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">2020<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Two new WHO programs introduced<\/h3><p>Two additional WHO maternal-child health programs were introduced: <em>Essential Care for Every Baby<\/em> and <em>Pre-eclampsia\/Eclampsia<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Participants practice testing urine for protein, a key screening skill taught in the new Pre-eclampsia\/Eclampsia program, 2020\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2020 pre-eclampsia training\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020_pre-eclampsia-01-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020_pre-eclampsia-01-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2020 pre-eclampsia training\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A trainer demonstrates a newborn assessment technique as part of the Essential Care for Every Baby program, 2020\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2020 essential care for every newborn\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020_pre-eclampsia-02-225x300.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020_pre-eclampsia-02-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"2020 essential care for every newborn\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A participant practices newborn assessment skills during Essential Care for Every Baby training, 2020\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2020 essential care for every baby\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020_pre-eclampsia-03-225x300.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020_pre-eclampsia-03-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"2020 essential care for every baby\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">2020<span>\u2013 2023<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Adapting through a pandemic<\/h3><p>International site visits paused during the COVID-19 pandemic. Remote support continued throughout, including funding for community education on COVID-19 prevention and public health awareness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-era\"><span class=\"wotw-era__label\">Independence &nbsp;2023\u2013present<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">Apr<span>2023<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>In-person training resumes<\/h3><p>Following the pandemic, in-person training resumed with renewed instruction in <em>Pre-eclampsia\/Eclampsia<\/em> and the introduction of <em>Essential Care for Labour and Delivery<\/em>. Both programs were successfully expanded through follow-up implementation at rural health centers.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Participants practice determining fetal position through abdominal palpation during Essential Care for Labour and Delivery, 2023\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2023 essential care for labor &amp; delivery\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023-essential-care-labor-delivery-4-300x169.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023-essential-care-labor-delivery-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2023 essential care for labor &amp; delivery\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A small group works through magnesium sulfate dosing and injection technique together, 2023\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2023 pre-eclampsia training\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023-pre-eclampsia-training-3-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023-pre-eclampsia-training-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2023 pre-eclampsia training\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A participant practices injection technique as part of the renewed Pre-eclampsia\/Eclampsia training, 2023\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2023 pre-eclampsia training\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023-pre-eclampsia-training-1-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023-pre-eclampsia-training-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2023 pre-eclampsia training\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A participant practices newborn assessment skills during Essential Care for Every Baby training, 2020\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2020 essential care for every baby\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020_pre-eclampsia-03-225x300.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020_pre-eclampsia-03-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"2020 essential care for every baby\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">Sep<span>2023<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Well On their Way becomes independent<\/h3><p><em>Well On their Way<\/em> officially became an independent medical capacity-building project, focused on maternal and child health in northern Uganda.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Well On their Way | helping babies survive in Gulu, Uganda\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: Well On their Way | helping babies survive in Gulu, Uganda\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/WOtW-uganda-logo-300x296.png\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/WOtW-uganda-logo-1024x1011.png\" alt=\"Well On their Way | helping babies survive in Gulu, Uganda\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">Apr<span>2024<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>A shared mission, together<\/h3><p>Ugandan and American leadership teams met in Gulu District to establish a unified mission and develop both short- and long-term strategic goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Ugandan and American team members gather in Gulu District to unite around a shared mission, April 2024\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2024 April site visit\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-april-site-visit-1-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-april-site-visit-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2024 April site visit\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Ugandan and American leadership meet to establish shared short- and long-term strategic goals, April 2024\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2024 April site visit\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-april-site-visit-2-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-april-site-visit-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2024 April site visit\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">Jan<span>2025<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Preterm birth care and LDHF refreshers<\/h3><p>Training in <em>Pre-referral Care if High Risk of Preterm Birth<\/em> was launched. Plans were also developed for ongoing Low Dose High Frequency (LDHF) refresher training across all previously taught WHO programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A trainer introduces core definitions for the new Pre-referral Care if High Risk of Preterm Birth curriculum, 2025\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2025 Preterm Birth IDHF Refreshers\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-01_preterm-birth-ldhf-refreshers_01-300x219.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-01_preterm-birth-ldhf-refreshers_01-1024x749.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Preterm Birth IDHF Refreshers\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Participants practice using medication dosing wheels for magnesium sulfate and other preterm birth protocols, 2025\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2025 Preterm Birth IDHF Refreshers\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-01_preterm-birth-ldhf-refreshers_02-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-01_preterm-birth-ldhf-refreshers_02-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Preterm Birth IDHF Refreshers\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Trainers apply preterm birth assessment skills with a patient, 2025\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2025 Preterm Birth IDHF Refreshers\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-01_preterm-birth-ldhf-refreshers_05-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-01_preterm-birth-ldhf-refreshers_05-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Preterm Birth IDHF Refreshers\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Reference materials outline the use of Nifedipine to delay preterm birth as part of the new training, 2025\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2025 Preterm Birth IDHF Refreshers\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-01_preterm-birth-ldhf-refreshers_06-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-01_preterm-birth-ldhf-refreshers_06-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Preterm Birth IDHF Refreshers\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">Jun<span>2025<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>First grant awarded<\/h3><p>Well On their Way received its first grant from the International Community Access to Child Health (ICATCH) program of the American Academy of Pediatrics, to support maternal-child health training for 180 Village Health Team members.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">Sep<span>2025<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Village Health Team training begins<\/h3><p>Large-scale Village Health Team (VHT) training began, strengthening community-based maternal and newborn health education in rural villages.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A trainer teaches exclusive breastfeeding practices to newly trained Village Health Team members, 2025\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2025 Village Health Team Training\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_village-health-team-training_01-300x169.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_village-health-team-training_01-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Village Health Team Training\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Village Health Team members wear their new uniforms bearing the campaign message, &#039;Talk to your VHT about your health,&#039; 2025\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2025 Village Health Team Training\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_village-health-team-training_05-300x169.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_village-health-team-training_05-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Village Health Team Training\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A newly trained VHT member leads a community health discussion in her home village, 2025\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2025 Village Health Team Training\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_village-health-team-training_04-300x169.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_village-health-team-training_04-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Village Health Team Training\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A facilitator leads a Village Health Team training session on maternal and child health topics, 2025\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2025 Village Health Team Training\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_village-health-team-training_02-300x192.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_village-health-team-training_02-1024x657.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Village Health Team Training\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">Oct<span>2025<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Presenting at the National Safe Motherhood Conference<\/h3><p>WOtW was invited to present its innovative Low Dose High Frequency refresher training model at the Uganda National Safe Motherhood Conference. This model has since been adopted by the Uganda Ministry of Health.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"WOtW team members and partners gather at the Uganda National Safe Motherhood Conference, where WOtW presented its Low Dose High Frequency refresher training model, 2025\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: Presenting at the 2025 Safe Motherhood Conference\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_presenting-safe-motherhood-convention-300x229.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_presenting-safe-motherhood-convention-1024x781.jpg\" alt=\"Presenting at the 2025 Safe Motherhood Conference\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">Feb<span>2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Obstetric ultrasound comes to remote health centers<\/h3><p>Follow-up mentorship for both LDHF and Village Health Team programs was completed. WOtW also launched its first obstetric Point of Care Ultrasound training for ten midwives and provided five Philips Lumify portable ultrasound units to support maternal care in remote health centers.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A facilitator leads a Low Dose High Frequency Refresher session, reviewing danger signs, referral criteria, and electrolyte management on  training charts, 2026.\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2026 VHT training refresher\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026_VHT-training_01-300x169.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026_VHT-training_01-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2026 VHT training refresher\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A trained provider performs an obstetric ultrasound scan with a Philips Lumify handheld device, capturing a live fetal image during WOtW&#039;s first Point of Care Ultrasound training, 2026.\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2026 Obstetric Ultrasound Remote Heath Centers\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026_obstetric-ultrasound-remote-health-centers_05-300x226.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026_obstetric-ultrasound-remote-health-centers_05-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Obstetric Ultrasound Remote Heath Centers\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Trainee Jane practices probe placement on a patient under a trainer&#039;s hands-on guidance during obstetric ultrasound instruction, 2026.&quot;\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2026 Obstetric Ultrasound Remote Heath Centers\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026_obstetric-ultrasound-remote-health-centers_04-300x226.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026_obstetric-ultrasound-remote-health-centers_04-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Obstetric Ultrasound Remote Heath Centers\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Trainee Mary and fellow midwives gather around an ultrasound training phantom to practice scanning technique together, 2026.\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2026 Obstetric Ultrasound Remote Heath Centers\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026_obstetric-ultrasound-remote-health-centers_03-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026_obstetric-ultrasound-remote-health-centers_03-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Obstetric Ultrasound Remote Heath Centers\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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This is our journey.<div class=\"wotw-lightbox\" id=\"wotwLightbox\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Media viewer\"><div class=\"wotw-lightbox__inner\" id=\"wotwLightboxInner\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"wotw-lightbox__close\" id=\"wotwLightboxClose\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><div id=\"wotwLightboxMedia\"><\/div><p class=\"wotw-lightbox__caption\" id=\"wotwLightboxCaption\"><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"wotw-timeline\" aria-label=\"Well On Their Way \u2014 Our Story\">\n<div class=\"wotw-timeline__track\">\n<div class=\"wotw-era\"><span class=\"wotw-era__label\">Foundations &nbsp;2011\u20132016<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">2011<span>Year one<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>First steps in northern Uganda<\/h3><p>The first medical team traveled to northern Uganda as part of STEP-UP (Sustain, Train, Educate, Promote \u2013 Uganda Project), a combined medical and psychosocial capacity-building initiative. Early programs focused on broad-based medical education for frontline health workers.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Members of the first STEP-UP medical team pose with community members and local health workers during their inaugural visit to northern Uganda, 2011\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2011 First Steps in Northern Uganda\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011_first-steps-northern-uganda_01-300x220.png\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011_first-steps-northern-uganda_01-1024x751.png\" alt=\"2011 First Steps in Northern Uganda\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">2012<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Introducing <em>Helping Babies Breathe<\/em><\/h3><p>The first <em>Helping Babies Breathe<\/em> training was piloted with 15 healthcare providers, introducing evidence-based newborn resuscitation skills to the district.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Trainers lead a Helping Babies Breathe session in an open-air classroom, with a newborn manikin and resuscitation equipment ready for hands-on practice.\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2012 Introduction to Helping Babies Breathe\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012_intro-helping-babies-breath_01-300x182.png\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012_intro-helping-babies-breath_01-1024x621.png\" alt=\"2012 Introduction to Helping Babies Breathe\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A trainee practices bag-and-mask ventilation on a newborn manikin while fellow healthcare providers look on.\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2012 Introduction to Helping Babies Breathe\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012_intro-helping-babies-breath_02-300x169.png\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012_intro-helping-babies-breath_02-1024x576.png\" alt=\"2012 Introduction to Helping Babies Breathe\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">2013<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Training the trainers<\/h3><p>Six midwives were trained as Master Trainers in <em>Helping Babies Breathe<\/em>. Newborn resuscitation equipment was supplied to all 26 health centers across the region. Using a Trainer of Trainers model, these midwives subsequently trained more than 100 frontline healthcare providers involved in childbirth care.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Midwives practice bag-and-mask resuscitation skills during Master Trainer training, 2013\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: Midwives practice bag-and-mask resuscitation skills during Master Trainer training, 2013\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013_helping-babies-breath-tot_01-300x264.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013_helping-babies-breath-tot_01-1024x900.jpg\" alt=\"Midwives practice bag-and-mask resuscitation skills during Master Trainer training, 2013\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A participant practices newborn resuscitation technique on a training mannequin as a colleague observes, 2013\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: A participant practices newborn resuscitation technique on a training mannequin as a colleague observes, 2013\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013_helping-babies-breath-tot_02-300x230.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013_helping-babies-breath-tot_02-1024x784.jpg\" alt=\"A participant practices newborn resuscitation technique on a training mannequin as a colleague observes, 2013\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"video\" data-video-id=\"pgSmAVXdLVE\" data-video-type=\"youtube\" data-caption=\"Helping Babies Breathe\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Play video: Helping Babies Breathe\"><img src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/pgSmAVXdLVE\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Helping Babies Breathe\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb__play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><polygon points=\"5,3 19,12 5,21\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">2015<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Expanding into cervical cancer screening<\/h3><p>A cervical cancer screening pilot program was introduced, alongside refresher training in <em>Helping Babies Breathe<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">2016<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3><em>Essential Care for Every Baby<\/em> takes root<\/h3><p><em>Essential Care for Every Baby<\/em> was introduced using the Trainer of Trainers model, expanding newborn care education throughout the district.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"\ufeffKangaroo care is an important method to keep a very small baby warm.\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2016 Essential Care for Every Baby - photo 01\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016_ECEB_01-225x300.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016_ECEB_01-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"2016 Essential Care for Every Baby - photo 01\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A newly trained provider proudly demonstrates skin-to-skin positioning with a training mannequin, 2016\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2016 Essential Care for Every Baby - photo 02\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016_ECEB_02-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016_ECEB_02-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2016 Essential Care for Every Baby - photo 02\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A Master Trainer coaches a participant on newborn assessment technique, 2016\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2016 Essential Care for Every Baby - photo 03\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016_ECEB_03-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016_ECEB_03-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2016 Essential Care for Every Baby - photo 03\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A trainer reviews newborn care steps one-on-one with a participant during Essential Care for Every Baby sessions, 2016\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2016 Essential Care for Every Baby - photo 04\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016_ECEB_04-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016_ECEB_04-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2016 Essential Care for Every Baby - photo 04\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-era\"><span class=\"wotw-era__label\">Growth &nbsp;2017\u20132022<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">2017<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Helping mothers survive<\/h3><p>The first <em>Helping Mothers Survive<\/em> course \u2014 <em>Bleeding After Birth<\/em> \u2014 was presented, followed by large-scale implementation across rural health centers.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A participant practices postpartum hemorrhage management using a birthing simulator during the first Helping Mothers Survive: Bleeding After Birth course, 2017\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2017 Bleeding After Birth Training 1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017_bab_01-225x300.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017_bab_01-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"2017 Bleeding After Birth Training 1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Participants review third-stage labor management techniques using training materials from the Bleeding After Birth course, 2017\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2017 Bleeding After Birth training photo 2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017_bab_02-300x169.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017_bab_02-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2017 Bleeding After Birth training photo 2\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Participants review third-stage labor management techniques using training materials from the Bleeding After Birth course, 2017\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2017 Bleeding After Birth training photo 3\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017_bab_03-300x169.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017_bab_03-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2017 Bleeding After Birth training photo 3\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">2019<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Psychosocial support visit<\/h3><p>A psychosocial support team conducted a dedicated site visit focused on mental health and community support initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Participants and the visiting psychosocial support team celebrate completing their training with certificates, 2019\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2019 psychosocial support visit\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019-psychosocial-support-1-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019-psychosocial-support-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2019 psychosocial support visit\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A flip chart outlines core coping and self-care practices taught during the psychosocial support training, 2019\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2019 psychosocial support photo 2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019-psychosocial-support-2-225x300.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019-psychosocial-support-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"2019 psychosocial support photo 2\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">2020<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Two new WHO programs introduced<\/h3><p>Two additional WHO maternal-child health programs were introduced: <em>Essential Care for Every Baby<\/em> and <em>Pre-eclampsia\/Eclampsia<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Participants practice testing urine for protein, a key screening skill taught in the new Pre-eclampsia\/Eclampsia program, 2020\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2020 pre-eclampsia training\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020_pre-eclampsia-01-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020_pre-eclampsia-01-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2020 pre-eclampsia training\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A trainer demonstrates a newborn assessment technique as part of the Essential Care for Every Baby program, 2020\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2020 essential care for every newborn\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020_pre-eclampsia-02-225x300.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020_pre-eclampsia-02-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"2020 essential care for every newborn\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A participant practices newborn assessment skills during Essential Care for Every Baby training, 2020\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2020 essential care for every baby\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020_pre-eclampsia-03-225x300.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020_pre-eclampsia-03-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"2020 essential care for every baby\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">2020<span>\u2013 2023<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Adapting through a pandemic<\/h3><p>International site visits paused during the COVID-19 pandemic. Remote support continued throughout, including funding for community education on COVID-19 prevention and public health awareness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-era\"><span class=\"wotw-era__label\">Independence &nbsp;2023\u2013present<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">Apr<span>2023<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>In-person training resumes<\/h3><p>Following the pandemic, in-person training resumed with renewed instruction in <em>Pre-eclampsia\/Eclampsia<\/em> and the introduction of <em>Essential Care for Labour and Delivery<\/em>. Both programs were successfully expanded through follow-up implementation at rural health centers.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Participants practice determining fetal position through abdominal palpation during Essential Care for Labour and Delivery, 2023\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2023 essential care for labor &amp; delivery\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023-essential-care-labor-delivery-4-300x169.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023-essential-care-labor-delivery-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2023 essential care for labor &amp; delivery\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A small group works through magnesium sulfate dosing and injection technique together, 2023\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2023 pre-eclampsia training\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023-pre-eclampsia-training-3-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023-pre-eclampsia-training-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2023 pre-eclampsia training\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A participant practices injection technique as part of the renewed Pre-eclampsia\/Eclampsia training, 2023\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2023 pre-eclampsia training\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023-pre-eclampsia-training-1-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023-pre-eclampsia-training-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2023 pre-eclampsia training\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A participant practices newborn assessment skills during Essential Care for Every Baby training, 2020\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2020 essential care for every baby\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020_pre-eclampsia-03-225x300.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020_pre-eclampsia-03-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"2020 essential care for every baby\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">Sep<span>2023<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Well On their Way becomes independent<\/h3><p><em>Well On their Way<\/em> officially became an independent medical capacity-building project, focused on maternal and child health in northern Uganda.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Well On their Way | helping babies survive in Gulu, Uganda\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: Well On their Way | helping babies survive in Gulu, Uganda\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/WOtW-uganda-logo-300x296.png\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/WOtW-uganda-logo-1024x1011.png\" alt=\"Well On their Way | helping babies survive in Gulu, Uganda\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">Apr<span>2024<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>A shared mission, together<\/h3><p>Ugandan and American leadership teams met in Gulu District to establish a unified mission and develop both short- and long-term strategic goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Ugandan and American team members gather in Gulu District to unite around a shared mission, April 2024\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2024 April site visit\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-april-site-visit-1-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-april-site-visit-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2024 April site visit\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Ugandan and American leadership meet to establish shared short- and long-term strategic goals, April 2024\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2024 April site visit\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-april-site-visit-2-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-april-site-visit-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2024 April site visit\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">Jan<span>2025<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Preterm birth care and LDHF refreshers<\/h3><p>Training in <em>Pre-referral Care if High Risk of Preterm Birth<\/em> was launched. Plans were also developed for ongoing Low Dose High Frequency (LDHF) refresher training across all previously taught WHO programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A trainer introduces core definitions for the new Pre-referral Care if High Risk of Preterm Birth curriculum, 2025\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2025 Preterm Birth IDHF Refreshers\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-01_preterm-birth-ldhf-refreshers_01-300x219.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-01_preterm-birth-ldhf-refreshers_01-1024x749.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Preterm Birth IDHF Refreshers\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Participants practice using medication dosing wheels for magnesium sulfate and other preterm birth protocols, 2025\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2025 Preterm Birth IDHF Refreshers\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-01_preterm-birth-ldhf-refreshers_02-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-01_preterm-birth-ldhf-refreshers_02-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Preterm Birth IDHF Refreshers\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Trainers apply preterm birth assessment skills with a patient, 2025\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2025 Preterm Birth IDHF Refreshers\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-01_preterm-birth-ldhf-refreshers_05-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-01_preterm-birth-ldhf-refreshers_05-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Preterm Birth IDHF Refreshers\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Reference materials outline the use of Nifedipine to delay preterm birth as part of the new training, 2025\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2025 Preterm Birth IDHF Refreshers\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-01_preterm-birth-ldhf-refreshers_06-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-01_preterm-birth-ldhf-refreshers_06-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Preterm Birth IDHF Refreshers\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">Jun<span>2025<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>First grant awarded<\/h3><p>Well On their Way received its first grant from the International Community Access to Child Health (ICATCH) program of the American Academy of Pediatrics, to support maternal-child health training for 180 Village Health Team members.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">Sep<span>2025<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Village Health Team training begins<\/h3><p>Large-scale Village Health Team (VHT) training began, strengthening community-based maternal and newborn health education in rural villages.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A trainer teaches exclusive breastfeeding practices to newly trained Village Health Team members, 2025\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2025 Village Health Team Training\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_village-health-team-training_01-300x169.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_village-health-team-training_01-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Village Health Team Training\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Village Health Team members wear their new uniforms bearing the campaign message, &#039;Talk to your VHT about your health,&#039; 2025\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2025 Village Health Team Training\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_village-health-team-training_05-300x169.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_village-health-team-training_05-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Village Health Team Training\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A newly trained VHT member leads a community health discussion in her home village, 2025\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2025 Village Health Team Training\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_village-health-team-training_04-300x169.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_village-health-team-training_04-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Village Health Team Training\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A facilitator leads a Village Health Team training session on maternal and child health topics, 2025\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2025 Village Health Team Training\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_village-health-team-training_02-300x192.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_village-health-team-training_02-1024x657.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Village Health Team Training\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">Oct<span>2025<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Presenting at the National Safe Motherhood Conference<\/h3><p>WOtW was invited to present its innovative Low Dose High Frequency refresher training model at the Uganda National Safe Motherhood Conference. This model has since been adopted by the Uganda Ministry of Health.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"WOtW team members and partners gather at the Uganda National Safe Motherhood Conference, where WOtW presented its Low Dose High Frequency refresher training model, 2025\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: Presenting at the 2025 Safe Motherhood Conference\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_presenting-safe-motherhood-convention-300x229.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_presenting-safe-motherhood-convention-1024x781.jpg\" alt=\"Presenting at the 2025 Safe Motherhood Conference\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wotw-entry\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__year\">Feb<span>2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__content\"><div class=\"wotw-entry__body\"><h3>Obstetric ultrasound comes to remote health centers<\/h3><p>Follow-up mentorship for both LDHF and Village Health Team programs was completed. WOtW also launched its first obstetric Point of Care Ultrasound training for ten midwives and provided five Philips Lumify portable ultrasound units to support maternal care in remote health centers.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wotw-entry__media\"><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A facilitator leads a Low Dose High Frequency Refresher session, reviewing danger signs, referral criteria, and electrolyte management on  training charts, 2026.\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2026 VHT training refresher\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026_VHT-training_01-300x169.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026_VHT-training_01-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2026 VHT training refresher\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"A trained provider performs an obstetric ultrasound scan with a Philips Lumify handheld device, capturing a live fetal image during WOtW&#039;s first Point of Care Ultrasound training, 2026.\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2026 Obstetric Ultrasound Remote Heath Centers\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026_obstetric-ultrasound-remote-health-centers_05-300x226.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026_obstetric-ultrasound-remote-health-centers_05-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Obstetric Ultrasound Remote Heath Centers\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Trainee Jane practices probe placement on a patient under a trainer&#039;s hands-on guidance during obstetric ultrasound instruction, 2026.&quot;\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2026 Obstetric Ultrasound Remote Heath Centers\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026_obstetric-ultrasound-remote-health-centers_04-300x226.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026_obstetric-ultrasound-remote-health-centers_04-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Obstetric Ultrasound Remote Heath Centers\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"wotw-thumb\" data-type=\"photo\" data-caption=\"Trainee Mary and fellow midwives gather around an ultrasound training phantom to practice scanning technique together, 2026.\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photo: 2026 Obstetric Ultrasound Remote Heath Centers\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026_obstetric-ultrasound-remote-health-centers_03-300x225.jpg\" data-full=\"https:\/\/wellontheirway.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026_obstetric-ultrasound-remote-health-centers_03-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Obstetric Ultrasound Remote Heath Centers\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>Your gift changes livesDonate By Check Make checks payable to Humanitarian Social Innovations (HSI) and include &#8220;Well On Their Way&#8221; in the memo line. 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