Tayeeba was one of the first babies saved through the Survive & Thrive Global Development Alliance. She needed help to start breathing and her birth attendant was able to save her shortly after participating in lifesaving resuscitation training. Today, Tayeeba is a thriving five-year-old and there are likely thousands of happy birthday stories like Tayeeba's.

By placing an emphasis on collaboration, strengthening health systems, improving the quality and availability of health services, and increasing the clinical capacity of providers to deliver skilled and respectful care, Survive & Thrive has played an important role in improving maternal and newborn outcomes worldwide. Read more in the Survive & Thrive 5 Year Report (2012-2017) including lessons learned for future maternal, newborn, and child health initiatives.