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In November 2016, the World Health Organisation reported that 830 women die each day from preventable causes relating to pregnancy and childbirth. The key word there is preventable. The maternal mortality rate fell by about 44% between 1990 and 2015. Change is possible, and vital. 

This July , I'm going to walk 100km in 24 hours, in the Race to the Stones event. 

My chosen charity is the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood. This "works to inspire and convene advocates who campaign to uphold the right of all women to be safe and healthy before, during and after childbirth. [The] White Ribbon Alliance unites citizens to demand the right to a safe birth for every woman, everywhere. Our focus is on holding governments accountable and campaigning for them to deliver on their commitments. We mobilize citizens to demand decent and respectful health care for all pregnant women. Our activities are decided by the volunteer members of our network."

The White Ribbon Alliance was given 99.83% by Charity Navigator in January 2018. This includes an evaluation of its financial performance, and measures around accountability and transparency. It's a great charity. 

Finally, when I say - grandly - that I'm going to walk 100km, I'm not expecting that to be easy. It's going to be tough, and it's going to take most of 24 hours. 

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