Our story
Our story is every mum’s story
So, while EveryMum began with one mum – and her determination to make a difference, today we’re a global movement dedicated to saving the lives of mothers and babies through advocacy and action, dedicated to breaking down barriers and revealing the shared experiences that connect us all.
How it all began
EveryMum exists to ensure that no mother dies giving life
The story of EveryMum begins with Kate Taylor
Kate is our founder. But she’s also a mum. After losing nearly four litres of blood in childbirth, she knew she was lucky to be alive.
Volunteering in Cambodia showed a major disparity between those who could access maternal healthcare and those that couldn’t. Inspired by her own childbirth experiences and the mothers she met in Cambodia, Kate’s mission grew from a personal moment into a powerful commitment to close maternal healthcare gaps and make sure that every mum, everywhere, could receive life-saving medical care during pregnancy and childbirth.
Kate returned to Adelaide, enrolled in University to become a midwife and convinced her University lecturer to help train traditional birth attendants. Since 2007 and with the help of hundreds of Australian maternal health specialists, Kate has been securing medical equipment, finding medical centres, training midwives, working with local governments and continuously developing ways to support mothers and babies in Cambodia and other underserved areas. Our life-saving mission had begun.
I didn’t set out to start an organisation. I just wanted to help. There’s a lot of ordinary, everyday people out there who just want to make the world a better place.
Kate Taylor
EveryMum Founder & Mum from Adelaide, Aus
Kate reminds us that real change begins with small actions. It’s about real people who are willing to step up and do what they can. A collective effort can accomplish so much. And EveryMum proves that when commitment meets action, lives can be saved, communities can be strengthened and the impossible can become possible.
No mother should die bringing life into this world. And we’re determined to see that vision turn into a reality, one mother at a time.
Will you join us?
What we stand for
The EveryMum values
EveryMum was born to provide maternal care where it’s needed most. Our values support this important work.
Grounded in community
We believe in the power of grassroots action, where every individual has the potential to make a difference.
An unwavering commitment
At the heart of EveryMum is an unwavering commitment to providing excellent care during pregnancy and childbirth, inspired by our founder Kate.
Compassionately big-hearted
We aim for sustainable impact through genuine care and education that is rooted in kindness, passion and generosity.
United for change
We believe motherhood unites us all. We bring together supporters, healthcare professionals and volunteers who are united in their commitment to mum and bubs and want to create lasting impact.
A leading voice
As champions for maternal health, we raise awareness, advocate for solutions and inspire action. We are committed to using our voice to support the voiceless.
The everymum method
Our approach
What guides us
Our focus
- Training midwives and healthcare workers and equipping them with knowledge and support to confidently deliver life-saving care.
- Raising awareness and advocating for change so that people are inspired to take action worldwide.
- Building partnerships that help to build stronger and more resilient health care systems in remote, regional and higher-risk communities.
Help us achieve our mission any way that you can.
What’s next…
Our plans for the future
Our overarching vision is to build a future where all preventable maternal deaths are just that… prevented! We see EveryMum continuing to grow its impact, locally and globally, while remaining true to its grassroots origin and commitment to saving lives through better maternal healthcare.
Goal 1
Scaling our reach
We aim to significantly expand the number and reach of healthcare facilities and the number of expertly-trained midwives across Cambodia and other underserved countries.
Goal 2
Increased local capacity
We will work towards strengthening the public health infrastructure in at-risk communities, to allow us to focus on building lasting improvements locally.
Goal 3
Maternal health advocates
Our goal is to become a leading voice in educating the world about preventable maternal deaths and the need for accessible and equitable healthcare for women everywhere.
Goal 4
Sustainability focused
Goal 5
Care for Indigenous mums
Goal 6
A legacy of change
Our mission is to be part of stronger health systems and more empowered communities by supporting generations of mothers and babies to thrive during pregnancy and childbirth.
With your help, we can achieve our goals and more!
