IDEA Skilled Birth Attendant (SBA) Training in Nepal
There is a shortage of Skilled Birth Attendants (SBA) in the rural health posts and centers throughout Nepal. The presence of a SBA can dramatically reduce the chances of maternal and neonatal mortality.

The SBA course is organized by the Nepalese Ministry of Health, Nepal Nursing Council and is a three month long course (360 hours) for qualified medical personnel so that they can augument the midwives’ work by intervening when difficult deliveries mean mother and baby are at risk. TRAS has supported the successful midwifery training through the Innovative Development Education Academy (IDEA) in Pokhara, Nepal since 2019. IDEA is a non-profit developmental organization registered with the Ministry of Health, Nepal. Since its establisment, IDEA has been involved in various types of education and training.
IDEA will be selecting 15 students every three months for this advanced SBA training with the requirement that after graduation they will be returning to their rural communities to help improve safe deliveries for mothers and babies.
TRAS will fund one course this year (2022) for 15 participants and, if Year 1 is successful, has guaranteed to continue this program for a further four years. Each course will cost $15,000.
A generous donor has already provided some funding for this and we are hoping that others will help match his donation. Would you help match his $500 per student?
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