Sarah Eustis-Guthrie, cofounder of the now-closed Maternal Health Initiative in Ghana, shares her heartfelt journey through founding and shutting down a charity. She discusses the emotional toll of accountability and the difficult decision to close when impact fell short. The conversation reveals the significance of transparency in charity work, the complexities of postpartum family planning, and the challenges of distinguishing genuine insights from misconceptions in developing healthcare programs. Sarah emphasizes the need for reevaluation and adaptability in the nonprofit sector.

In this conversation, Sarah Eustis-Guthrie, co-founder of the Maternal Health Initiative, shares her journey of establishing a charity focused on maternal health. She discusses the emotional toll of leadership and the often unseen challenges founders face. Sarah emphasizes why more charity founders should consider shutting down their organizations if they aren't making the expected impact. The discussion delves into the dynamics between donors and beneficiaries, questioning the effectiveness of long-standing charities and the need for strategic pivots.