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COVID-19 is a contagious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In January 2020, the disease spread worldwide, resulting in the COVID-19 pandemic. The symptoms of COVID‑19 can vary but often include fever,[7] fatigue, cough, breathing difficulties, loss of smell, and loss of taste.[8][9][10] Symptoms may begin one to fourteen days after exposure to the virus. […]
Stillbirth affects thousands of families in the United States each year, yet it remains one of the most overlooked public health issues in the country. At the Zain Jaffer Foundation, we believe that silence around preventable loss has real consequences. That is why we are proud to share the release of the official trailer for […]
By Jennifer Rogalski It began with a stillness I will never forget. That morning, I had been vacuuming every corner of the house, nesting in anticipation of my baby’s arrival. Everything felt normal — even joyful — until I sat down for lunch and realized I hadn’t felt my baby move for several hours. My […]
By Jessi Michel My daughter Freya Grace was perfect. Five pounds, fourteen ounces, twenty inches long. Her eyelashes, her tiny fingers and toes, the peach fuzz on her back… I’ve memorized every detail. We went into the hospital at 39 weeks, bags packed, ready to bring home our healthy baby girl. Instead, we left with […]
by Jennica Hill I want to tell you about Hugo. Recently, I watched a television show representing a true story about a woman who died of breast cancer. When she died, I cried. I cried for her, of course, for her friends and family, for the thought of losing loved ones and for the loved […]
By Helen Raleigh “There’s nothing quieter in the world than the sound of a stillbirth,” Emily told me during an interview for “The Due Time,” a documentary on stillbirth. Emily lost her son, Tadhg, in 2019 when she was 39 weeks pregnant. Tadhg was stillborn. Her words struck a deep chord. My husband, Mike, faced […]
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At the Zain Jaffer Foundation, we believe in creating opportunities that empower lives. Our mission spans criminal justice reform, youth advancement, and leveraging technology for social good. Through strategic partnerships and community-driven initiatives, we strive to build a more equitable and innovative world.
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