Impact October 2020

Our mission is to create a just society that has the utmost respect for all human life from fertilisation. We live this out by providing positive alternatives to abortion through support for women and families and education for young people. Thanks for being a part of this.

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Pregnancy tests requested

4955

Every month we help women as they face the possibility that they might be pregnant. By offering free pregnancy tests, we are accompanying women from the very first moment of their pregnancy journey. In October, 160 women a day asked us for a free pregnancy test.

People asking for counselling

452

Pregnancy Matters™ Online is skilled listening service by phone, text, or email for anyone affected by pregnancy issues. In October 2020, 452 people asked us for help.

Life Matters® outreach

110

In October 2020, 110 people visited the Life Matters® Resources page. They got access to videos, fact-sheets, and infographics telling them about their human dignity and our services. COVID-19 continues to hamper our in-person outreach into schools.


Life Northern Ireland turns 40!

Elizabeth Parsons, Director of Advocacy, interviews Life Northern Ireland volunteer Vivien Hunter on Life NI’s 40th anniversary.

Interview highlights

  • Vivien’s long service to Life NI
  • Her various different roles
  • How signing an abortion petition motivated her to get involved with Life
  • What opponents of Life NI always missed
  • Changes in Northern Ireland over the last 40 years
  • Hope for Life after the abortion law change
  • Life’s education work
  • Her proudest moment and fondest memory
  • How to be part of Life NI

Read the transcript

You can read and download the interview transcript here.



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The difference we've made so far this year

This is the amount of people that we have helped so far in 2020. Hover over the chart to see the numbers.