CRIBS Global is driving a bold vision: to save mothers and babies through Capacity Research, Innovation and Building maternity Systems (CRIBS). There is a focus on developing local leadership and international collaborative learning. Each project in its portfolio tackles a critical aspect of maternal health and includes a comprehensive strategy for impact.

• Papagaio: (Brazil, India, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Zambia) brings communities and researchers together to co-create solutions to reduce maternal and newborn deaths and complications caused by pre-eclampsia by studying how placental growth factor testing can help doctors diagnose pre-eclampsia earlier and determine the safest time for delivery.
• Cradle B: (Brazil, India,, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Zambia) scale-up of the proven CRADLE Vital Signs Alert device, ensuring frontline workers can detect obstetric emergencies early and act swiftly.
• Cradle Smart: (Sierra Leone, Zambia) leverages smart technology and data-driven tools to enhance maternal monitoring, integrating evidence into real-time decision-making. 
• PrAKI : (global) A research and advocacy project tackling pregnancy-related acute kidney injury, building evidence and awareness to improve maternal outcomes worldwide.

Other projects include:

• Cares
• Empowered
• Papaya
• 2Young Lives

The Bigger Picture

Together, these projects embody CRIBS Global’s mission: to combine innovation with capacity building, ensuring that lifesaving solutions are not only created and developed but sustained. From smart devices to systemic reform, from local empowerment to global collaboration, CRIBS Global reflects a holistic approach to maternal health equity.

Key Achievements

Build research capacity:

We have supported PhD/Master’s students and provided input to locally funded research programmes.

Reduce maternal and neonatal mortality:

 2Young Lives, Cradle 4.

Innovate in maternal health:

Shock Index, point of care, angiogenic markers.