Listening to Women’s Voices: Bridging the Gender Gap in Access to Care

Join Direct Relief for an exclusive event in honor of International Women's Day, featuring an inspirational presentation by Professor Address Malata, Vice Chancellor of Malawi University of Science and Technology, a pioneering advocate for women's health and empowerment.

This event offers an exceptional opportunity to hear from a visionary leader whose work is transforming lives across the globe, as well as an opportunity to pack Direct Relief Women's Hygiene kits for the first 50 people to sign up.

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, March 7, 2025
• Location: Direct Relief, 6100 Wallace Becknell Road

This event will also highlight the theme "Listening to Women’s Voices: Bridging the Gender Gap in Access to Care," underscoring the critical need to elevate and empower women in the ongoing fight for equitable healthcare access.

Professor Malata, a certified Nurse Midwife from Malawi, has devoted her career to improving maternal and newborn health, championing girls' education, and advancing healthcare quality on a global scale. Professor Malata is a renowned international speaker, author, and editor in health, nursing, midwifery, and the health workforce. She serves on various global and national boards and is a passionate advocate for girls’ and women’s empowerment through education. Her research focuses on maternal and newborn health, quality of care, health workforce, and innovation in technology.

Kindly RSVP by February 26, 2025, refreshments will be provided.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Direct Relief, 6100 Wallace Becknell, Santa Barbara, United States