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BACK TO PAST BENEFICARIES BACK TO PAST BENEFICIARIES 2022 CAMPAIGN Founded in 2002 by Kenyan James Musyoka and Marylander Tim Gregory, Kenya Connect began with a vision of empowering rural Kenyan communities through education, originating from a simple Pen Pal program. Today, it impacts 18,000 students and 500 teachers across 62 schools in Machakos. With initiatives like the solar-powered Learning Resource Center, the "Magic School Bus," and the 2022 Library Learning Center, the organization bridges technology, literature, and resources. Complementing these infrastructural advances, Kenya Connect's health and educational programs—ranging from sanitary pads and eye screenings to STEAM classes and global exchanges—embody its commitment to holistic development, always championing local leadership and global connections. During the COVID-19 pandemic, rural Kenya witnessed an alarming spike in teen pregnancies. We funded the creation of Kenya Connect's Girl/Boy Empowerment program to cultivate healthy relationships and avert the impending spiral into maternal and infant poverty resulting from teen pregnancy. LEARN MORE A Note from the Heart: " The backing from the Mothers’ Day Movement has been pivotal in jumpstarting this crucial initiative. We're thrilled to share our journey with you. Check out our specially curated Girl/Boy Empowerment video , an earnest portrayal by a talented Kenyan videographer. Deep gratitude for spotlighting Kenya Connect as your 2022 honoree." - Sharon Runge, Executive Director. PROBLEM EMPOWERING KENYAN GIRLS & BOYS TO CULTIVATE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS The Problem During the COVID-19 pandemic, rural Kenya witnessed an alarming spike in teen pregnancies, pushing girls as young as 14 years old into the vicious cycle of poverty. A collision of challenges—school closures, parental job losses, droughts, and more—intensified this crisis. Faced with the lack of essentials like food and menstrual products, girls have been coerced or forced into compromising situations. Misinformation about relationships and sex further deepens this crisis for both girls and boys. Spotlight: Kenya Connect on the Ground Break the cycle. Empower both girls and boys to cultivate healthy relationships and avert the impending spiral into maternal and infant poverty. Solution COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH The Solution Shape a future free from teen pregnancies and sexual violence; light the path for the next generation to step into a brighter, healthier future. Comprehensive Approach: Engage key community stakeholders from child protection officers to media representatives to co-create a sustainable strategy. Empowerment Sessions: Weekly after-school enrichment focusing on topics from sexual education to career planning. Parental Engagement: Workshops to guide discussions on sexual health, alongside support for income-generating activities. Community-Wide Awareness: Harness local radio and WhatsApp to champion the anti-teen pregnancy cause, reaching out to our 62 partner schools. Wings Poa Reusable Sanitary Pads: Distribute locally crafted sanitary pads, ensuring girls' uninterrupted schooling. What We Can Do WHAT WE DID TOGETHER With the funds raised from hundreds of people who joined the Mothers' Day Movement to shift gift-giving on Mother's Day, Kenya Connect helped shape a future free from teen pregnancies and sexual violence; lighting the path for the next generation to step into a brighter, healthier future. Together, We Raised $50,000

BACK TO PAST CAMPAIGNS BACK TO PAST BENEFICIARIES 2014 CAMPAIGN MDM chose ClearWater Initiative as our partner charity in 2014. ClearWater was founded in 2007 by American serviceman Captain Ben Sklaver after he served on active duty in Uganda. Ben believed in harnessing the reach of the American military to address humanitarian crises. Something so simple, clean water, means life to the people of Uganda and many parts of the world. Note: In 2016, ClearWater Initiative merged with the International Lifeline Fund. Lifeline continues to provide clean water interventions that profoundly improve quality of life. LEARN MORE IN THEIR WORDS “The funds that were raised by Mother’s Day Movement meant that we were able to build new wells last summer and bring clean water to hundreds of families. The impact of those wells on women and children in rural communities in Uganda will be felt for many, many Mother’s Days to come. “ - Jessica Arnett, Executive Director, ClearWater Initiative PROBLEM PROVIDING CLEAN WATER The Problem In the African nation of Uganda, the leading cause of death for children under the age of 5 is diarrhea. Diarrhea kills one child every 21 seconds, more than measles, malaria and AIDS combined. Poor sanitation and lack of access to clean water is to blame. The same clean water we take for granted every day. In order to survive, Ugandan mothers and children spend hours each day carrying 40lb containers of clean water home to their families. Often, children must miss school to help get water for their families to drink, cook and bathe. Wht can we do WHAT WE DID TOGETHER With the funds raised from hundreds of people who joined the Mothers' Day Movement to shift gift-giving on Mother's Day, ClearWater constructed new wells in numerous communities, providing access to clean water to hundreds of people. 892 Number of Donations $90,000 Together, We Raised

BACK TO PAST CAMPAIGNS BACK TO PAST BENEFICIARIES 2019 CAMPAIGN In 2019, the Mothers' Day Movement passionately rallied to support Edesia's groundbreaking mission to combat childhood malnutrition worldwide. As we go about our daily lives, over 255 million young children suffer from some form of malnutrition . About 55 million of those children have acute malnutrition, a dangerous medical condition requiring interventions beyond what diets in poor developing countries provide. Edesia produces a Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) called Plumpy’Nut®, a lifesaving peanut butter-based paste that can rehabilitate a severely malnourished child under 5 in just 8 weeks. Our campaign raised over $100,000 allowing us to fill a container with 1,000 boxes of Plumpy’Nut® and save around 1,000 severely malnourished children. LEARN MORE IN THEIR OWN WORDS “I was overwhelmed with emotion when we saw over $100K of donations flow in through the Mothers' Day Movement campaign. These shipments of Plumpy'Nut are going to transform the lives of thousands of malnourished children because so many came together to give the gift of life instead of the usual flowers and Hallmark cards.” - Navyn Salem, Founder PROBLEM ADDRESSING ACUTE MALNUTRITION The Problem Every 11 seconds a child dies from severe malnutrition. Few hear about it in the mainstream media, unless a famine is declared and hits the ever-changing news cycle. Malnutrition relates to hunger but is more a result of a lack of essential nutrients in the daily diet. Growing children need to consume about 40 unique vitamins and minerals with every meal to develop into their full potential. The lack of dietary diversity, rooted in poverty, conflict, and/or natural disaster, dooms a large swath of the world's children to a life of limited cognitive and physical development, leading to bleak and often miserable outcomes in all areas of life. The hope of a bright and prosperous world for everyone, therefore, depends on more healthy and vibrant children everywhere. Solution MORE THAN A FACTORY The Solution Imagine a world where every child is well nourished. 1. The Challenge & Innovation The Pre-Edesia Era: Prior to the 1990s, addressing child malnutrition effectively was nearly impossible. Breakthrough Solution: Nutriset's introduction of Plumpy’Nut®, a portable, fortified peanut paste requiring no refrigeration or water, revolutionized malnutrition treatment. 2. Edesia's Founding Journey Navyn Salem's Vision: Moved by malnutrition's impact in Tanzania and beyond, Navyn Salem, a mother from New England, founded Edesia in 2009. Partnership with Nutriset: Despite no background in manufacturing, Salem partnered with Nutriset to establish Edesia as a nonprofit social enterprise. 3. Impact & Outreach Manufacturing Li fesavers: Edesia’s Rhode Island factory, led by CEO Navyn Salem, produ ces a range of Ready to Use Foods (RUFs). Global Reach: In collaboration with community health networks, these RUFs, including Plumpy’Nut®, have reached over 8 million children in 50 countries since 2010. 4. Continuing the Mission Ongoing Efforts: Edesia remains committed to its mission, continuously working to reach more children and further combat global malnutrition. THE PROOF Sanaica — Sanaica from Haiti is just one example of millions of what life after Plumpy’Nut looks like for a severely malnourished child. After Sanaica’s mother died of tuberculosis, her father didn’t know how to care for her. She got so sick, her desperate father took her to a community health clinic, where she was diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition, a life threatening medical condition. She received the gift of lifesaving Plumpy’Nut for free and as a result recovered her life and good health very quickly. What We Can Do WHAT WE DID TOGETHER With the funds raised from hundreds of people who joined the Mothers' Day Movement to shift gift-giving on Mother's Day, Edesia managed to fill a container with 1,000 boxes of Plumpy’Nut, reaching and saving 1,000 severely malnourished children. Together, we made a significant impact on childhood malnutrition in honor of our mothers, sisters, aunts, and friends. Together, We Raised $105,000 Children Saved 1,000

BACK TO PAST CAMPAIGNS BACK TO PAST BENEFICIARIES 2012 CAMPAIGN In 2012, MDM raised funds for Saving Mothers, which conducted 25 outreach trips to Guatemala, the Dominican Republic and Africa. With funds raised, Saving Mothers sent over 60 volunteers, physician’s assistants, nurses, medical students, resident physicians, fellows, and attending physicians to treat over 1,700 patients . Additionally, Saving Mothers trained over 200 local health care providers to serve their communities in the future. This campaign has been a prime example of mothers helping mothers. LEARN MORE IN THEIR WORDS “ The funding from Mothers' Day Movement campaign helped us move priority programs forward at a critical time for our organization. We were able to expand our distribution of birth kits as well as teach and train more local providers to immediately reduce maternal deaths in the communities we serve. Thank you so much to MDM for making our programs possible around the globe. Because no woman should die giving life.” -Taraneh Shirazian, MD, Saving Mothers THE PROBLEM WHAT WE DID Anchor 1 PROBLEM ADDRESSING MATERNAL MORTALITY The Problem Across the globe one woman dies every 90 seconds due to complications from pregnancy and childbirth—that’s the equivalent of three full jumbo jets of women crashing to their deaths every day. For each of these deaths, another thirty women experience childbirth-related injury or infection. Women in developing countries do not have access to hospitals and must rely on an insufficient number of midwives and trained birth attendants to administer to them. Saving Mothers is an organization founded to train birth attendants to use birth and hemorrhage kits at delivery in order to reduce the number of deaths during labor. Sadly, maternal mortality from infection and hemorrhage are a growing epidemic in the US and thee developing world. What We Did WHAT WE DID TOGETHER With the funds raised from hundreds of people who joined the Mothers' Day Movement to shift gift-giving on Mother's Day, Saving Mothers sent over 60 volunteers, physician’s assistants, nurses, medical students, resident physicians, fellows, and attending physicians to treat over 1,700 patients . 576 Number of Donations $45,000 Together, We Raised

"If you want to lift up humanity, empower women. It's the most comprehensive, pervasive, high-leverage investment you can make in human beings. " - Melinda French Gates, The Moment of Lift How Empowering Women Changes the World Our Story At the heart of Mothers' Day Movement lies a profound realization: Love transcends borders, and empowerment can spark change. In his New York Times column on May 8, 2010 , Nicholas Kristof made the case for moving the apostrophe in Mother’s Day so that it honors not just one mother, but mothers around the globe. Mothers’ Day was his idea. Further inspired by Kristof and WuDunn's tales of women's resilience in their book Half the Sky, we started the Mothers' Day Movement. We want to create a world where the commercial gift-giving of Mother's Day can be harnessed for real, transformative impact. We embarked on a journey seeking to redirect the billions spent on fleeting gifts to create lasting ripples of change for mothers globally. This is not just our story; it's an ongoing tale of global solidarity and love. Join us, and let's redefine the essence of Mother's Day, together. WE ARE MOTHERS HELPING MOTHERS Mothers' Day Movement has only one goal, to shift the priorities of giving for Mothers’ Day. We urge families who celebrate Mother's Day to shift their gift-giving habits and to make a donation in honor of their mothers, friends, sisters, or any special women in their lives. Founded in 2011 Inspired by the book "Half the Sky" by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, a group of dedicated women established Mothers' Day Movement (MDM) to combat the oppression of women and girls globally. Future Direction We are creating a movement, a collaborative and shared effort to bring a different meaning to Mother's Day, making it an event to raise awareness and to provide resources for education, access, and opportunity to women and their families. Creating a Movement MDM evolved, standing as an independent force with a passion to redirect the substantial $35.7 billion spent on commercial Mother's Day gifts in the U.S., channeling these funds for a more profound global impact. Shifting Spending In 2023, Mother’s Day spending in the US topped $35.7 billion on gifts, meals and flowers with American families spending, on average, $180. By comparison, $30 billion can fund an education for 60 million girls in the developing world. Empowering Mothers Globally Over the years, MDM has championed various causes, working tirelessly to empower and uplift mothers and their communities around the world, turning commercialized gestures into transformative actions. Stronger Together Our movement unites people to shift their gift-giving priorities to bring life-changing funds to women and their families in need. We have raised nearly $1 million creating positive change for maternal health, education, safety and economic empowerment. HOW IT WORKS 1 Collaborative Research & Selection Every year, we research small to mid-sized 501(c)(3) charities dedicated to education, healthcare, and safety issues that uplift women and their families globally. Our choice is based on stringent selection criteria, for an organization that showcases substantial reach and demonstrates success in fostering positive transformation for women, their families, and communities. 2 100% of Your Donation Goes to the Charity 100% of your donation funnels straight to our chosen charity. With no overhead costs, our team, fueled by passion, consists of volunteers dedicated to ensuring every cent you donate amplifies meaningful initiatives. We believe in direct impact, the funds we raise go quickly and directly to our beneficiary. 3 Shifting The Paradigm of Mother’s Day Giving Our mission is clear and singular: to redefine Mother’s Day gift-giving priorities. Allocating a fraction of US spending on Mother’s Day gifts toward transformative projects leads to tremendous global impact. Honor the special women in your life by making a donation. Together, we can changes lives.

BACK TO PAST CAMPAIGNS BACK TO PAST CAMPAIGNS 2011 CAMPAIGN In Kibera, Nairobi, marked by extreme poverty and high child mortality, Kennedy Odede responded to the challenges he grew up with by founding SHOFCO (Shining Hope for Communities). Focused on empowering women and children, SHOFCO started with a free school for girls, sparking significant social change. The Mothers' Day Movement's 2011 campaign significantly supported SHOFCO, raising over $135,000 to enhance their educational and community services. This contribution helped build the Kibera School for Girls, the heart of SHOFCO's transformative work, which has since expanded to include more schools and comprehensive community services. Kennedy Odede's vision and the support of the Mothers' Day Movement exemplify the power of collective effort in making a lasting impact. LEARN MORE IN THEIR WORDS “Through the support of the Mothers' Day Movement, we built our beautiful expanded school for girls in Kibera. This is an incredible movement that gives the opportunity for every woman to have an impact. When women come together, the world must listen.” - Kennedy Odede, SHOFCO Founder & CEO THE PROBLEM WHAT WE DID Anchor 1 PROBLEM EDUCATION FOR SOCIAL CHANGE The Problem Kibera, Nairobi is Kenya’s most economically depressed area. 1 in 5 children from Kibera do not live to see their fifth birthday. There are many issues arising from the extreme poverty in this area, lack of adequate clean water, sanitation, education, oppression of community leaders and gender inequality. Kennedy Odede was born and raised in Kibera. Because of the incredible hardship suffered by his family, Odede has dedicated his life to helping women and children in the region. This young visionary founded SHOFCO, an organization that has placed a free school for girls in the community as a portal for large-scale social change. This approach invites both genders to be a part of the solution and builds a community invested in it’s own future with education as the catalyst. Ultimately, this will transform the face of urban poverty while creating tomorrow’s leaders. What We Did WHAT WE DID TOGETHER With the funds raised from hundreds of people who joined the Mothers' Day Movement to shift gift-giving on Mother's Day, SHOFCO rebuilt the Kibera School for Girls, the centerpiece of their programs. SHOFCO also provides holistic community services helping in the areas of health, community empowerment, clean water and sanitation. After MDM introduced Nicolas Kristof to SHOFCO, their success multiplied exponentially. Kristof and WuDunn featured SHOFCO in their 2015 PBS documentary “A Path Appears.” 2,000 Number of Donations $135,000 Together, We Raised

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BACK TO PAST CAMPAIGNS BACK TO PAST BENEFICIARIES 2015 CAMPAIGN In 2015, the Mothers' Day Movement proudly partnered with Free the Slaves, an inspiring nonprofit dedicated to eradicating modern-day slavery. Free the Slaves works tirelessly across global communities, liberating individuals from bondage and transforming societies into places where freedom can thrive. T heir app roach encompasses not just rescue and recovery, but also focuses on changing the underlying systems that allow slavery to persist. This partnership aligned with our commitment to empowering vulnerable individuals, particularly women and children, who are often disproportionately affected by slavery. Together, we aimed to bring awareness, support, and change, contributing to Free the Slaves' vital mission of creating a world free of slavery. LEARN MORE IN THEIR WORDS "The funds raised from the Mothers' Day Movement campaign provided crucial support for Free the Slaves' programs aimed to free people and help entire communities stay free through activities such as education and community savings programs. From children trappe d in domestic servitude in Haiti and Nepal to children forced to fish in Ghana, there is no better gift to mothers than returning their children to them. MDM's funds made these reunions possible." PROBLEM ENDING PRESENT DAY SLAVERY The Problem Modern slavery is a result of social, cultural, and political conditions that make people vulnerable. Poverty, war and conflict, migration, lack of access to basic human rights, and many other related factors create conditions where the powerful have the opportunity to oppress and exploit the weak. To end slavery, those most vulnerable to slavery must have the knowledge and resources they need to protect themselves and their communities. Tens of millions of people across the globe live in slavery today. Estimates indicate that over 50% are women and girls; over 25% are children. Instead of school, children are forced to work in dangerous, life threatening conditions. Instead of the promises they were made for a better life, women are lied to and abused. The horrific conditions under which women and children live in slavery defy hyperbole; they are all too real. Deepa's Story At the age of 13, Deepa was trafficked into sexual exploitation by her own family. She was taken away to a house where she was forced to have sex with men who were brought there. The trafficker kept her locked up alone for a year before Deepa’s brother found out and went to the police. The police refused to take action until her brother, with the help of a Free The Slaves partner agency, compelled the police to organize a raid of the premises. Her captors were arrested and prosecuted. After having been freed from her slavers, Deepa had no safe shelter. She stayed with a family that works for a partner of Free The Slaves while she recovered. Soon she completed her fifth grade education. She was committed to helping other families affected by slavery. Deepa now serves to protect other young women who have been liberated from sexual exploitation as the house-mother of the Punarnawa Ashram, a safe shelter for survivors of slavery. At the Ashram, young women receive the care and concern they need to reestablish their lives. “I have a feeling of my own power that I can give here,” she says about her time at Punarnawa Ashram. Vocational training at the ashram Photo: FTS / FitzPatrick Solution Ashram Coordinator Amita Gaur | Photo: FTS / FitzPatrickPhoto: FTS / FitzPatrick PROVIDING A SAFE HOME The Solution We were able to raise much needed money to support the Punarnawa Ashram, a safe home in the state of Bihar, Northern India, one of the poorest in the world. The Ashram provides safe shelter and support for the survivors of slavery leading to reintegration in their own homes, either back in their home village or in another location they choose. Some of the residents of the Ashram are as young as 8 years old. The young women are given counseling, literacy lessons and trade skills. What We Did WHAT WE DID TOGETHER Right before Mother's Day, the exterior wall surrounding the Ashram was destroyed in a storm. With the funds raised from hundreds of people who joined the Mothers' Day Movement to shift gift-giving on Mother's Day, Free the Slaves focused some of the funds to rebuild that wall to provide extra security from harassment and intruders looking to enslave the women. Funds were also directed to staff, school supplies, meals, clothing, counseling and basic education f or the young women so they can enter a vocation or start a business of their own. 356 Number of Donations $50,000 Together, We Raised

BACK TO PAST CAMPAIGNS BACK TO PAST BENEFICIARIES 2017 CAMPAIGN In 2017, the Mothers' Day Movement embraced a cause that resonates deeply with our ethos – supporting the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP), an organization dedicated to t ransforming the lives of vulnerable first-time mothers and their babies in the United States. NFP addresses the challenges faced by mothers living below the poverty line, who often grapple with issues like addiction, homelessness, or violence, alongside the trials of new motherhood. Through the guidance of registered nurses, these mothers receive invaluable support from pregnancy until their child reaches two years of age, a critical time for laying the foundation of health and well-being. NFP's impact is significant, leading to reductions in child abuse, neglect, and maternal arrests, as well as improvements in children's development. This program represents not just a compassionate gesture but a wise investment in the future of our communities. Our campaign for NFP aimed to extend their reach, supporting more families in need and amplifying their positive impact across communities. LEARN MORE IN THEIR WORDS “If communities are truly interested in making sound investments that will yield high public and private gains in both the long and short run, they would fare far better by investing in evidence-based, early child development initiatives like Nurse-Family Part nership than in professional sports stadiums or office towers.” - Rob Grunewald Associate Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis *US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2014), Retrieved July 2016 from Kids Count Data Center website, http://datacenter.kidscount.org PROBLEM EMPOWERING NEW MOTHERS The Problem Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) helps transform the lives of vulnerable first-time moms and their babies by giving mothers valuable knowledge and support throughout pregnancy and until their babies reach two years of age. The first two years of life are when the seeds of change are fostered. Key health and development interventions during this window have been shown to have a dramatic impact on lifetime health and well-being. Through ongoing home visits from registered nurses, low-income, first-time moms receive the care and support they need to have a healthy pregnancy, provide responsible and competent care for their children, and become more economically self-sufficient. There are currently 32,000 families enrolled across 42 US states, six tribal nations and the US Virgin Islands. NFP has 1,859 Nurse Home Visitors working to form a much-needed, trusted relationship with first-time moms—instilling confidence and empowering them to achieve a better life for their children, and themselves. An evaluation conducted by economist Ted Miller, and published in the Journal of Prevention Science in 2015, found that every $1 invested in Nurse-Family Partnership can yield up to $5.70 in cost savings due to the positive impacts of the program, including fewer pre-term births, greater economic self-sufficiency, and less interaction with the criminal justice system. Solution INCREASING CAPACITY The Solution We worked with NFP to increase reach to eligible families in need beyond the 2-3% NFP was currently at capacity to help. The cost of the NFP program varies depending on the location. For example, for 1,000 days of NFP nurse services in South Carolina, the cost is estimated at $6,000 per family, compared to $9,600 per family in New York City. But the cost seems negligible when you consider that a small investment in the lives of these families today reduces the future burden to the community. Just take a look at the staggering statistics. Nurse Family Partnership effects a: 48% reduction in child abuse and neglect 59% redu ction in arrests among children at age 15 72% fewer convictions of mothers 56% reduction in emergency room visits for accidents and poisonings 67% reduction in behavioral and intellectual problems at child age six What We Did WHAT WE DID TOGETHER With the funds raised from hundreds of people who joined the Mothers' Day Movement to shift gift-giving on Mother's Day, Nurse Family Partnership was able to transform the lives of hundreds of vulnerable first-time moms and their babies by giving mothers valuable knowledge and support throughout pregnancy and until their babies reach two years of age. 279 Number of Donations $68,000 Together, We Raised

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BACK TO PAST CAMPAIGNS BACK TO PAST BENEFICIARIES 2013 CAMPAIGN The funds raised by MDM's campaign supported the work of Dr. Steve Arrowsmith, Fistula Foundation’s Medical Director, to help deliver one-on-one training to fistula surgeons handling increasingly complex cases of fistula. By working directly with local partners providing fistula treatment in Africa and Asia, Fistula Foundation supports a variety of training opportunities for in-house surgeons, helping build critical skills that advance fistula treatment and increase the number of qualified surgeons who can conduct repairs. This reduces the waiting time for women who are desperate for treatment in the hopes that they can rejoin their communities, their health fully restored. LEARN MORE IN THEIR WORDS “Fistula Foundation was honored to have been selected as Mother’s Day Movement’s featured charity in 2013. This initiative delivered $60,000 in support of our efforts to train fistula surgeons in Africa and Asia, building the skills that are enabling the backlog of women to get treatment faster. In 2016, The Fistula Foundation passed a significant milestone, having delivered more than 20,000 surgeries to women across 31 countries. That number continues to grow at a steady pace, thanks to the support of organizations like the Mothers' Day Movement, that help us provide more skilled care to more women, year after year." -Kate Grant, CEO, Fistula Foundation THE PROBLEM WHAT WE DID Anchor 1 PROBLEM TREATING FISTULAS WORLDWIDE The Problem Fistula occurs because most mothers in poor countries give birth without any medical assistance. It only costs $586 on average to repair a fistula and transform one woman's life forever. In the US or Europe, when a woman has obstructed labor a C-section is performed. In developing countries, obstructed labor often results in the death of the mother and child, and often the woman is left with a fistula. A fistula is a hole that makes it impossible for a woman to hold her urine, and sometimes her bowels. A woman with a fistula is likely to be rejected by her husband because of her foul smell. She might be shunned by her community and forced to live an isolated existence. Many of these women suffer profound psychological trauma resulting from their utter loss of status and dignity, and that is in addition to the constant suffering from their internal physical injury. The best data available shows that 1,000,000 women in Africa and Asia are currently suffering from obstetric fistula, a heartbreaking injury that is both preventable and treatable. What We Did WHAT WE DID TOGETHER With the funds raised from hundreds of people who joined the Mothers' Day Movement to shift gift-giving on Mother's Day, the Fistula Foundation helped hundreds of women suffering from debilitating obstetric fistula. They also delivered one-on-one training to fistula surgeons handling increasingly complex cases of fistula. 416 Number of Donations $60,000 Together, We Raised

Mothers' Day Movement Book Club invites you to explore diverse viewpoints and engage in discussions about gender roles, societal expectations, and world views. Form your own club and follow our book list that introduces a wide range of authors and perspectives, empowering us with knowledge and inspiring us to take action. BOOK CLUB What We're Reading Many of our Ambassadors and supporters are passionate about raising awareness, and advocating for social change, and making a difference for mothers around the world. Always searching for knowledge, we welcome all to the Mothers' Day Movement Book Club. Together, we explore diverse viewpoints and engage in discussions about gender roles, societal expectations, and world views. We welcome you to form your own club and follow our book list introducing all of us to a wide range of authors and perspectives, empowering us with knowledge and inspiring us to take action. Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide By Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn I’m Sorry For My Loss Rebecca Little and Colleen Long and Colleen Long Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger By Soraya Chemaly The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World By Melinda French Gates Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot By Mikki Kendall Lady Justice: Women, the Law, and the Battle to Save America By Dahlia Lithwick Find Me Unafraid: Love, Loss, and Hope in an African Slum By Kennedy Odede and Jessica Posner Women Money Power: The Rise and Fall of Economic Equality By Josie Cox