The global White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood (WRA) and Zambia White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood are hosting a workshop focusing on building the skills of the WRA members and National Secretariats. The workshop will be held in Lusaka, Zambia on November 10-14, 2003. During the workshop, a series of technical updates focusing on current and emerging Safe Motherhood issues will be held for the workshop participants.

You are cordially invited to view the workshop updates and interview participants and presenters regarding this important issue. In addition, there will be opportunities for more in-depth coverage of local clinics and the progress being made to improve the lives of women, men, and children in Zambia and throughout Africa.

I am also very interested in including journalists in my presentation, entitled "Developing Messages for the Media". This workshop will focus on how health workers can provide valuable information to journalists through well-written press releases, public events, and publication of research findings and other information. I am hoping that in this workshop, journalists and WRA members can work together to improve awareness of safe motherhood.

If you are interested in attending this FREE workshop, please contact Cecilia Snyder on [email protected].