Every Mother Counts
Divya Sooryakumar is a seasoned professional in the fields of program management and women's empowerment, currently serving as Vice President of Programs and Impact at Every Mother Counts since April 2024. Additionally, Divya holds the position of Board Co-Chair at FRIDA | The Young Feminist Fund and is an active Board Member for Free to Run. As an Advisor for Parity Lab and a former Director of Grantmaking at MADRE, Divya has extensive experience in grant management and program development. Divya's earlier roles include Strategic Communications Manager at IDinsight and Program Manager at SEWA Bharat, alongside a foundational experience as an Indicorps Fellow with Chhoti Si Asha. Divya earned a Master's Degree in International Education Policy from Harvard Graduate School of Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Studies from Northwestern University.
Every Mother Counts
very Mother Counts is a non-profit organization working to reduce the number of women who die due to complications during pregnancy and childbirth. They do that by raising awareness and educating audiences about the fact that even in the 21st century, these deaths still take place and up to 98% of them are preventable. Their goal is to inspireevery individual They reach to get involved and take action. Whether that is raising awareness through social media, running, volunteer events, or even buying a product that generates a donation. They believe that actions speak louder than words and that by taking action They can raise both awareness AND resources for women who need Their help. They invest 100% of the funds raised through individual donations and product partnerships into programs that directly impact one of three critical barriers to maternal health around the world: lack of education, transportation and supplies. We’re currently invested in 7 countries around the world including the US and support 9 programs. We are committed to staying directly involved in these programs and to bringing stories of success back to Their supporters regularly so that they can see exactly where their dollars are going.