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Born on the Edge

Org #47397
Vetted since 2018
2012
year founded
$114,168
raised on GlobalGiving
6
years fundraising
0
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

OUR MISSION: To save and support babies born on the edge of life, viability and society in the poorest regions of the world through education, research and sustainable support OUR AIMS: Through the development of local partnerships we aim to improve the survival of the world's most vulnerable newborn babies by: - Providing training for local doctors, nurses and health workers in newborn care - Supporting young healthcare workers involved in international newborn health research - Developing sustainable projects to improve newborn healthcare facilities

Projects (2)

Project Leaders
Adam Hewitt Smith
Adam Hewitt Smith
Kathy Burgoine
Kathy Burgoine
Organization Information
Water End Farm
Wrestlingworth, SG19 2HB
United Kingdom
01767 631415
Organization Information
Water End Farm
Wrestlingworth, SG19 2HB
United Kingdom
01767 631415

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

"....this gave me hope"

By Adam Hewitt-Smith | Trustee, Born on the Edge

“Other babies even smaller than mine were making it home alive. And this gave me hope.” We are SO privileged to be able to share this beautiful story of a beautiful mama and her... Read the full report ›

Every newborn deserves the best start in life

By Kathy Burgoine | Neonatal Lead

In August we celebrated world breastfeeding week. This global event with a theme “Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all.” coincided with our celebrations following 1 year... Read the full report ›

Immediate Kangaroo Care

By Adam Hewitt Smith | Trustee, Born on the Edge

  Immediate kangaroo care - placing a preterm baby skin-to-skin on the chest of their mother or caregiver as soon as they are born - not only keeps the family at the centre of a babies care, but... Read the full report ›
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