The event will be held at the Uniting Church Hall, Albert Street, Berry on October, 21. 

The Birthing Kit Cause is a project of Zonta International and is administered by the Birthing Kit Foundation, an organisation dedicated to improving the conditions for women who give birth at home in developing countries.  

With at least 20 volunteers needed to assemble these kits, members of Zonta are looking for volunteers to assist on the day. 

Anyone, men and women, who can spare a few hours to help and enjoy a fun day is welcome to attend.

Register at www.TryBooking.com/RJFH to help the Zonta Club of Berry plan the event. 

Zonta Club of Berry is delighted with the success of their fundraising campaigns, and generous donations from organisations and individuals.

This success has given them enough funds to purchase the items needed to make up 1000 kits, each costing $3.

In the developing world, half a million women die annually, many from infection, tetanus and hemorrhage.

For every woman who dies in childbirth, around another 30 women  incur injuries and infections, many of which are often painful, disabling, embarrassing and lifelong.

Birthing Kits save lives and reduce suffering by providing for a clean birth.

The kits are basic and include six items – a plastic sheet, soap, two gloves, sterile scalpel blade, three cords and five gauze squares.

Kits are distributed to countries including Papua New Guinea, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Madagascar, Sudan, Tibet, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, DR Congo, India, East Timor and other countries.