CARE Initiative
The CARE Initiative stands for Culturally Appropriate Reproductive Equity. We are dedicated to advocating for reproductive justice and healthcare access in Atlanta, Georgia.
Atlanta is a thriving city that serves as the political, economic and cultural center of the metropolitan area. As the most populous city in Georgia, Atlanta is home to 498,000 residents, with just over 12,500 live births a year.
The United States is currently facing a maternal health crisis.
Approximately 700 women die of complications of pregnancy and childbirth every year. Over 60% of these maternal deaths are preventable.
The rate of maternal deaths has doubled over the past 20 years. Today, a woman is twice as likely to die from pregnancy-related complications as her mother was a generation ago.
Over 50,000 women each year suffer life-threatening complications, a “near miss.” That’s 1 person every 10 minutes.
Black and Indigenous women are 2 to 3 times more likely to die from complications of pregnancy and childbirth than white women. Atlanta has 1.33 more Black residents than any other racial/ethnic group.
There is already significant momentum, and effective policy efforts at the federal, state, and local levels.
The Global Shapers Atlanta Hub is excited to champion the youth efforts in Atlanta. We advocate for and support evidence-based care grounded in respect, dignity, and human rights. Through the CARE Initiative, we work to identify priority maternal health issues and support local organizations with our time and talents.
This project is in direct response to the World Economic Forum’s Global Alliance for Women's Health.
