Tanzania’s Kwimba District sees more than 18,000 births a year, and over 1,200 of those babies are born with low birth weight. Many cannot regulate their own body temperature and need thermal care to survive. From rural facilities like Hungumalwa Health Centre, the nearest referral facilities in Mwanza are nearly two hours away on rough roads, leaving premature and small newborns exposed to hypothermia with limited options for specialized care. Dr. Lameck Taliwe Enanka lead

There are people who support this work from a distance, and there are people who carry it personally. Leslie Rohrbacker, our Board Chair, is the latter. The mother of twin boys who spent three weeks in the NICU after being born prematurely, Leslie knows firsthand what those first fragile days of life ask of a baby, and of a mother. We asked her to share her story. Leslie with her twin sons in the hospital Do you have a personal story that connects you to Embrace's work or mis

Embrace’s work across Zambia’s Copperbelt and Central Provinces continues to show what strong, sustained partnerships can achieve. After more than five years in-country, adoption is deep, and the impact is clear. Across 10 facilities, doctors, nurses, and midwives consistently report that Embrace infant warmers have become an essential part of neonatal care, helping ensure that small and vulnerable newborns receive reliable warmth, both within facilities and during transpor

In January, Embrace Global officially launched the Ujala Project in India, marking the beginning of a new partnership grounded in trust, shared values, and a long-term commitment to newborn health. Dr. Baja (Ujala Cygnus) j, Melody Westen (Embrace), Ram Havaldar (Embrace) Embrace Global CEO Melody Westen spent time with partners on the ground, including visits to Ujala Cygnus Healthcare and Ujala Cygnus Rainbow Hospital, where the project is kicking off. The visit brought t