Rotary International has featured the Papua New Guinea Midwifery Leadership Buddy Program — supported by Rotary District 9510 — in a global story highlighting Rotary’s impact on maternal and child health. The story celebrates the partnership between Australian and PNG midwives, and the success of a mentorship model that strengthens leadership, builds local capacity, and improves outcomes for mothers and babies.
The Papua New Guinea Midwifery Leadership Buddy Program — a collaborative initiative supported by Rotary District 9510 — has been featured by Rotary International in a global story celebrating Rotary’s role in strengthening maternal and child health.
The feature, accompanied by a powerful new Maternal Health Explainer Video, highlights how Rotary’s network is transforming healthcare for mothers and newborns across PNG by building leadership skills, mentorship, and professional collaboration among midwives.
🤝 A Partnership Making an Impact
The Buddy Program connects midwives in Papua New Guinea with Australian mentors, building professional confidence, leadership, and clinical knowledge. The model focuses on sustainable, community-led outcomes — ensuring that midwives are supported to deliver safe, compassionate care long after the program ends.
This story showcases how Rotary’s work on maternal health is changing lives — not only through resources and training, but through human connection and shared learning.
đź“Ł Read and Share the Story
Rotary International has shared the story and accompanying posts across global social media channels. We encourage members, partners, and friends to help spread the word by sharing these links:
📸 Photo & Video Resources: Download here (available until end of October)
đź’™ Recognition of Service and Collaboration
This global feature is a proud moment for everyone involved in the program — from the Rotary Clubs supporting midwifery training and logistics, to the midwives in PNG whose leadership continues to inspire us.
It’s also a reminder of the Rotary difference: by combining professional expertise, compassion, and international partnerships, we can create lasting change where it matters most.
Congratulations to everyone who helped make this project possible — and thank you for helping tell the story of Rotary in action.