Support our ground-breaking research
Our work is funded with donations. With your continued support we can shape the future of INFANT, enabling us to continue our ground-breaking research for women and children and funding solutions for those that need them most.
Thanks to the generosity of our many donors, we have opened a dedicated Paediatrics Clinical Academic Unit and funded a Chair in Neonatology.
Key Challenges INFANT is Addressing
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Challenges of Pregnancy and Birth
Complications can affect any pregnancy – as many as 1 in 5 pregnancies can be lost or develop serious complications.
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Challenges of The Newborn Period
13 million babies a year are born early and 2.6 million babies die in the first 28 days of life.
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Challenges of Early Life and Childhood
Problems that commonly arise during early childhood, like neurodevelopmental and behavioural disorders can affect up to 20% of children.
How You Can Help
See where donations to INFANT go – your financial support can transform health outcomes for the most vulnerable in our society, enabling us to invest in the future.
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