Donate NowThe Pulitzer Center is partnering with Helium to get your voice heard on important global issues often under-reported in US media. The winning essay will be showcased on our website, and the winner will receive a Pulitzer Center Global Issues/Citizen Voices Award. The deadline for the current contest is June 24, and the winner will be announced July 7.
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Here is the prompt:
Hundreds of thousands of women die each year due to complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. What are first steps to making a difference?