In Niger, more than one woman dies every two hours in childbirth, and many more become disabled. With high levels of gender inequality and maternal deaths, the United Nations Population Fund began offering “Husbands’ School” to educate married men about maternal health and related matters. This program brings together cultural and religious leaders, NGO’s and married men to not only discuss these issues, but to make decisions and put action plans into place. The idea has quickly spread to other African countries and has spurred interest in hygiene as well as working towards healthier pregnancy and childbirth.
I think this is a good example of educating people and saving lives while maintaining cultural relativism. Involving cultural and religious leaders has allowed this program to flourish and create maternal and other public health awareness across 5 countries, with several more countries also showing interest in this program.
http://www.one.org/us/2015/11/20/husbands-schools-funny-name-but-serious-goals-and-results/