In Africa and other parts of the world, unsafe abortion practices is a major cause of death amongst potential mothers. In most of these societies, sexual education is almost a taboo. Save Our Women International (SOWI), is a non-profit organization which educates and provides support on health issues such as female fertility and HIV AIDS, with special focus on unsafe abortions

Statistics wise, illegal abortions and poor fertility health kills more than 30% of women of child bearing age.

Motivation
A very improtant issue that I have encountered and which has moved me to take personal action recently, is the issue of female fertility health in my country. I find this issue not only critical to me, but vital to the well being of my country and region as a whole. Statistics wise, illegal abortion and poor fertility health kills more than 30% of women of child bearing age in Ghana. I was introduced to the severity of this situation when I was contacted by Marie Stopes International a fertility.... more>>