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Dear Amazing Leadership Initiatives Donors,

We are thrilled to share a momentous achievement made possible by your generosity. Through the dedication of Leadership Initiatives and the support of donors like you, the expansion and renovation of the Miri Health Clinic in Northern Nigeria is now complete!

Five years ago, the people of Miri saw a critical need for expanded healthcare services. With limited resources, they pooled what little extra money they had to make bricks and began constructing an additional building for their primary healthcare center. However, without the necessary funding to complete it, construction came to a halt. For years, the unfinished structure stood as both a testament to their determination and a reminder of the urgent need for accessible medical care.

Leadership Initiatives, with the support of our incredible donors, stepped in to bring this vision to life. Today, Miri is home to a fully operational healthcare facility equipped with expanded patient wards, new hospital beds, and essential maternity care resources. A dedicated maternity ward now provides expectant mothers with a safe and comfortable space for prenatal care, labor, and delivery.

One of the most transformative additions is the clinic’s new ultrasound machine. For over 20 years, the clinic struggled to obtain this vital piece of equipment, which is essential for monitoring pregnancies and detecting complications early. Without it, expectant mothers had to travel long distances for ultrasounds, often delaying critical care. Now, for the first time, women in Miri have access to this life-saving technology within their own community.

What was once an incomplete structure is now a fully equipped center of healing, hope, and opportunity, transforming healthcare access for the entire community.

Before this expansion, residents had to travel long distances, sometimes an hour or more, to access even basic medical care. In emergencies, they often depended on the availability of a neighbor’s vehicle, which led to preventable complications. Now, healthcare is within reach. Expectant mothers can receive timely prenatal care, children can be treated before illnesses become severe, and families have a trusted and accessible resource for medical support.

Gambo, a 50-year-old community member, shared the impact:

"This intervention will greatly enhance our community members' access to the healthcare system. Before the clinic was completed, I often drove pregnant women to Yelwa during labor, hoping we would make it in time. Now that we have a clinic nearby, I no longer have to make those urgent trips."

This clinic is more than a building; it is proof of what is possible when compassionate donors and dedicated organizations come together. It represents dignity, safety, and a healthier future for the people of Miri.

Your belief in our mission has made a lasting difference. We invite you to continue this journey with us by connecting with our Executive Director, Marshall Bailly, at mbailly@lichange.org, to explore how your support can further transform lives.

With deepest gratitude,

 The Leadership Initiatives Team