Philippines: Shalom Christian Birthing Home Operating Expenses
The Shalom Christian Birthing Home invites you to join ACTION’s team, delivering hope among the neglected poor through evangelism, and quality maternity care.
Shalom Christian Birthing Home was established in the 1990’s by ACTION missionary, Mavis Orton, a retired nurse/midwife from England. Observing the exceptionally high maternal and infant mortality rates in the outskirts of Manila, Mavis opened her home to these at-risk mothers in order to provide a safe and dignified environment for childbirth. Nearby churches work with Shalom.
At it's peak, Shalom delivered 180 babies a month. Currently, approximately 8-15 babies are born at Shalom each month which is staffed by Filipino midwives who have faithfully served at Shalom for many years.
Shalom is now accredited (mandatory) by The Philippine Health Department, accepting their national health insurance. However, for all those who have not or cannot avail themselves of this national benefit, Shalom continues to offer free services.
