Inspiration for Activism! 

• American citizen with strong ties to Philippines.
• Also known as Mother or Ibu Robin.
• Maternal health activist.
• Became a midwife after several personal/family tragedies.
• Initially volunteered services in Bali to help local low-income women birth babies.
• In 2003, founded Yayasan Bumi Sehat clinics (Healthy Mother Earth Foundation) – clinics have helped deliver >5000 babies.
• Strong parental rights advocate.
• Awarded 2011 CNN Hero of the Year Award.
• Author of a number of books on maternal/infant health.

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