In the remote mountains of Al-Salafiyah District, Raymah Governorate, where reaching healthcare can be a life-threatening journey, midwife Amriyah stands as a lifeline for mothers in her community. At Al-Masjidayn Hospital, she carries the weighty responsibility of guiding women through their most vulnerable moments.

For years, Amriyah relied on basic, traditional knowledge. She longed to do more than deliver babies—she wanted to save lives during emergencies. That opportunity came through the Emergency Obstetric Care Project by AGF in partnership with UNFPA, which revived services at the hospital and gave her specialized training in handling obstetric complications.

"All I needed was for someone to light the way with knowledge. Today, I am proud to say I have saved mothers who were at the edge of danger — and that feeling alone drives me to learn even more."

Now a trusted health advocate, Amriyah continues to grow her skills and provide critical care that has reduced the need for long, risky, and costly transfers to distant hospitals—lifting a burden off local families.

"The real reward comes from the heavens, for saving a life is priceless. I now understand that my mission is bigger, clearer, and more meaningful than ever before."

Her journey is a powerful example of how targeted support and training can transform healthcare workers into lifesavers—and communities into safer, stronger places for women to give birth.