What began 25 years ago as a small charity in Cambodia — known as The 2H Project — has evolved into EveryMum, a bold international initiative committed to ending preventable maternal deaths and ensuring every woman receives the care she needs during pregnancy and childbirth.
“Cambodia will always be part of our story,” Kate says. “But EveryMum is a global initiative. We have the connections and support to take our work to Africa, the Pacific Islands, Sri Lanka, and beyond.”
With its roots firmly planted in compassion and community, EveryMum is built on decades of experience in delivering practical, grassroots maternal health support. The shift to a global model is backed by years of proven success, culturally adaptable training programs, and a deeply human approach to care.
“We want to be everywhere we’re needed. Our programs, training materials, and relationship-based approach are ready to go across the world. While we may have changed our name, the core of our work remains the same. Our training is transferable across cultures and countries.”
Globally, almost 300,000 women still die every year from complications during pregnancy or childbirth — deaths that are largely preventable. EveryMum is determined to change that.
The organisation focuses on:
- Training midwives and healthcare workers to deliver lifesaving maternal care
- Raising awareness and advocating for change across global health systems
- Building partnerships to strengthen maternal health in remote, regional, and high-risk communities
Crucially, EveryMum also connects Australian health professionals — midwives, anaesthetists, sonographers, doctors, and theatre nurses — with local hospital and clinic staff in partner countries. This practical, on-the-ground collaboration ensures deep knowledge exchange and mutual respect between professionals.
Kate’s drive to improve maternal care is deeply personal. After nearly losing her own life during childbirth — losing almost four litres of blood — she understood firsthand how precarious the journey to motherhood can be.
Volunteering in Cambodia soon after revealed a stark global inequality. In some areas, women had access to qualified maternal care; in others, they were left to deliver alone or with little support. That contrast lit a fire in her.
On returning to Adelaide, Kate retrained as a midwife and convinced her university lecturer to join her efforts to upskill traditional birth attendants in Cambodia — the first of many global partnerships.
Fast-forward to 2025, and EveryMum now:
- Improves maternal healthcare access for more than 410,000 women annually
- Supports more than 12,000 safe births each year
- Trains more than 5,000 midwives and healthcare professionals
- Organises more than 100 volunteer placements
- Achieves zero maternal deaths in targeted areas
- Provides ultrasound scans for more than 4,000 women in rural and remote regions
“Because we’re grassroots, we can guarantee that every dollar we receive is translated into real, on-the-ground impact,” Kate explains. “We have a strong connection with our supporters – we take volunteer teams to Cambodia to see the projects firsthand, so they can be intimately involved.”
EveryMum’s model thrives on skilled volunteerism — drawing on the expertise and generosity of Australian health professionals who donate time, talent, and heart.
“We rely on people who generously donate their skills, expertise, and time – from sonographers to obstetricians to midwives. It’s all about building strong, lasting professional partnerships.”
Kate’s philosophy is simple, yet profound: no woman should die bringing life into the world — no matter where she lives.
To support EveryMum’s global mission — through donations, volunteering or partnerships — visit everymum.org
