From birth to giving birth, every step can be a challenge for women in some developing countries. Even if they are blessed to be born healthy, receive basic education, and have enough food and water, many still face high mortality risk during pregnancy and labor and struggle in poverty to feed their babies. Employment is a luxury for many in this group.
A number of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) have, jointly or separately, worked to change the situation bit by bit. On October 20, some of these NGOs met in Beijing to share their experience at the Belt and Road Civil Forum for Women and Children’s Development. Held by China Association for NGO Cooperation,