Public Education Project

ACNM and A.C.N.M. Foundation, Inc. have embarked on a national public relations campaign.

ACNM is embarking on a national initiative to strengthen and enhance the stature of midwifery in the United States. ACNM staff with the expertise of public relations firm Jones Public Affiars (read a news release about the firm) will increase the public's knowledge of midwifery.

The project is supported by a $15,000 seed grant awarded by the A.C.N.M. Foundation Board of Trustees in October 2007. The Foundation is organizing additional fundraising through its Public Education Project (PEP) national fundraising campaign.

The overarching goal of the project is to educate the public and increase the visibility and demand for midwifery services. ACNM members have identified lack of consumer knowledge as the greatest barrier to acceptance and growth of our profession. At this time when health care reform is so seriously needed, midwives must be part of the solution and the public must know the scope and benefits of our service.

According to the A.C.N.M. Foundation, “The PEP will support every midwife in America; therefore we need every midwife to donate! We ask every midwife and future midwives to join hands to give whatever she or he can. Together, our individual contributions can make an overwhelming difference to our profession. It is our strong plea that you give to the Foundation to the highest amount you are able. We need to continue our traditional scholarships and other awards as we aggressively raise the funds necessary for this special campaign. If you have questions about how donations can be allocated please contact the Foundation office at (240) 485-1850.”

Public Education Prjoect Activities

Needs assessment survey sent to all members - we received over 500 responses!

Midwifery-themed U.S. postage stamps

Art contest for images for the 2009 stamps (Deadline: February 27, 2009)