The World Federation is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations
Vision Statement

The World Federation exists to achieve the pleasure of Allah SWT by developing spiritual and vibrant communities serving humanity
Mission Statement

The World Federation enables its member institutions to promote the values and practices of the Islamic Shia Ithna Asheri Faith for the spiritual and material well being of humanity at large
The World Federation endorses the At Our Mothers' Feet statement

Updated 6 July 2011

At our mothers feet is a message from community leaders and ulama about maternal mortality.  1000 mothers are dying every day during pregnancy or childbirth because they cannot access basic care - that’s one every 90 seconds.  Over 7 million more women every year are left with disabilities and injuries from complications relating to pregnancy and childbirth. 99% of these deaths occur in the developing world, in countries such as Afghanistan, Sudan, Somalia and Pakistan.

But 8 out of 10 women could survive if they had better access to basic healthcare – such as a hospital, basic medication, or trained health workers.  This is not expensive or difficult to provide: a package of maternal health services costing about £1 per person could make significant improvements in women's health.

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