Barakat Bundle

every year almost 5 million infants die, more than a third of these deaths occur in south asia. almost 300 thousand mothers die annually, about one quarter in south asia. maternal and newborn mortality costs $15 billion in lost productivity globally each year. over 80% of maternal and infant deaths are preventable through relatively inexpensive public health interventions around the time of birth. however, issues of affordability, access, and education prevent mothers and infants from getting basic care. barakat bundle is a social enterprise that works to reduce preventable infant and maternal mortality in south asia. inspired by the finnish baby box, barakat bundle is a curated package of evidence-based public health interventions paired with demand-inducing maternal and baby care items to support expectant mothers during pregnancy, delivery, and infant care. the bundle itself doubles as a portable basket in which the baby can sleep or play. receipt of the bundle is conditional on mot