Marie Goubran Memorial Fund

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE AWARD.

Purpose: To assist in the furthering of midwifery education and practice in countries with special needs and limited funding opportunities, through the provision of grants, scholarships and awards to midwives who have demonstrated the potential to act as change agents in their region or country.

Awarded: Every three years and announced at the International Council meeting

Selection process: The amount to be awarded to be determined by the Board of Management the preceding year.
There will then be a call for nominations from member associations.
The nominee need not be a member of the nominating association but may be a midwife unable to join any association in the country where she/he is in practice.

Selection Committee: The Board of Management of the International Confederation of Midwives, together with a representative of Mary Goubran's family. They would have the power to co-opt the President of ICM and/or another midwife with special knowledge of maternity care world-wide.

Report: A detailed report is required to be submitted to the Board of Management six months after receipt of the award and at intervals thereafter as specified by the Board until conclusion of the award monies.