{"id":1534,"date":"2025-03-05T05:21:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T05:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/2.25.64.129\/?p=1534"},"modified":"2025-07-25T17:51:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T17:51:22","slug":"building-comfort-beyond-borders-how-smp-leblanc-is-helping-mothers-in-rwanda-get-the-healthcare-they-deserve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/?p=1534&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Building Comfort Beyond Borders: How SMP LeBlanc is Helping Mothers in Rwanda Get the Healthcare They Deserve"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1534\" class=\"elementor elementor-1534\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71c9052 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"71c9052\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5d637d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b5d637d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68343aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"68343aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Building Comfort Beyond Borders: How SMP LeBlanc is Helping Mothers in Rwanda Get the Healthcare They Deserve<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9ad2a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f9ad2a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we&#8217;re not busy ensuring commercial buildings across Quebec, Laval, and Montreal stay warm in winter and cool in summer, we at SMP LeBlanc <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are passionate about extending our mission of comfort and safety beyond our borders. 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we&#8217;re not busy ensuring commercial buildings across Quebec, Laval, and Montreal stay warm in winter and cool in summer, we at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/?page_id=1113&amp;lang=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMP LeBlanc<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are passionate about extending our mission of comfort and safety beyond our borders. For us, comfort isn&#8217;t just about temperature \u2013 it&#8217;s about creating safe, healthy spaces for everyone, everywhere.<\/span><\/p><h1>\u00a0<\/h1><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why in 2024, we took our mission beyond HVAC, beyond Canada, and straight to the heart of a community in need. As a Gold Sponsor of PR\u00c9CI 2024 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/preci.etsmtl.ca\/2024\/12\/semaines-14-15-et-16\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Programme de Regroupement \u00c9tudiant pour la Coop\u00e9ration Internationale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), we proudly played a role in the construction of a lifesaving maternity center in Gasiza, Rwanda \u2013 a remote region where expectant mothers had to walk for over 4.5 hours to access the nearest healthcare facility.<\/span><\/p><h1><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1585 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_6786_50.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2016\" height=\"1512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_6786_50.jpeg 2016w, https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_6786_50-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_6786_50-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_6786_50-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_6786_50-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2016px) 100vw, 2016px\" \/><\/h1><h3><b>The Crisis That Called for Action: Why Gasiza Needed Help<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most of us, the idea of a hospital being four and a half hours away by foot, over rugged mountain terrain, is hard to comprehend. But for over 50 pregnant women every month in Gasiza, this was their reality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 80% never made it in time and were subsequently forced to give birth on the roadside, without medical support or proper sanitation, and often alone. So, as you would expect, this led to skyrocketing maternal and infant mortality rates. What should be one of the most joyous moments in life often became a desperate, dangerous struggle for survival.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Something had to change.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>The Solution: Building a Safe Haven for Mothers and Babies<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/preci.etsmtl.ca\/2024\/12\/semaines-14-15-et-16\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PR\u00c9CI 2024<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 a student-led international cooperation initiative from the \u00c9cole de technologie sup\u00e9rieure (\u00c9TS) in Montreal \u2013 took on the challenge. This was their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/preci.etsmtl.ca\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30th philanthropic project<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: to build Gasiza\u2019s first-ever maternity center, a place where women could safely give birth, receive medical attention, and access postpartum care.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We at SMP LeBlanc knew this was a cause worth standing behind. Our expertise is in creating optimal environments, and this project was an opportunity to do just that \u2013 on a global scale.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With $125,000 in funding needed, PR\u00c9CI 2024 launched a massive fundraising campaign, gathering support from engineering firms, philanthropic organizations, and passionate businesses like ours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our contribution helped cover construction materials, medical equipment, and essential infrastructure to ensure this center would not only be built but would stand strong for generations to come.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1590 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Frame_2147224340_50-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Frame_2147224340_50-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Frame_2147224340_50-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Frame_2147224340_50-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Frame_2147224340_50-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Frame_2147224340_50-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Frame_2147224340_50-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p><h3><b>Celebrating a Milestone for Gasiza\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The maternity center was successfully completed in December 2024 and has already begun transforming lives. The first birth in the facility took place on December 17, 2024, a moment that confirmed just how urgent and necessary this project was.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On February 27, 2025, a special event took place to officially celebrate the impact of this achievement, recognizing the hard work of PR\u00c9CI 2024, the dedication of the local community, and the contributions of sponsors.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/preci.etsmtl.ca\/2024\/12\/semaines-14-15-et-16\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maternity center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> now stands as a beacon of hope in Gasiza (Rwanda), featuring:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern consultation rooms where expectant mothers receive prenatal care<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safe, clean delivery rooms equipped with essential medical supplies<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An analysis laboratory<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper sanitary facilities with clean water access<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfortable waiting areas for families<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staff offices for healthcare providers<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly, the center is now operated by Fosacom, a local organization that provides a skilled midwife and ensures ongoing medical supplies \u2013 creating a sustainable healthcare solution that will serve generations to come.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeing the impact firsthand \u2013 the relief, the gratitude, the hope in the eyes of new mothers who no longer have to fear childbirth \u2013 is a powerful reminder that business success isn\u2019t just about what we do. It\u2019s also about how we give back.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1579 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9821_50-rotated.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"2016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9821_50-rotated.jpeg 1512w, https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9821_50-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9821_50-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9821_50-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1512px) 100vw, 1512px\" \/><\/p><h3><b>Building on a Legacy of Community Support\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our participation in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/preci.etsmtl.ca\/2024\/12\/semaines-14-15-et-16\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PR\u00c9CI 2024 Rwanda project<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> builds upon the program&#8217;s impressive 30-year history of student-led humanitarian initiatives. Recent projects have included building a primary school for Maasai children in Tanzania (2023) and rehabilitating a high school in Guinea (2022).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For us at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/?page_id=1113&amp;lang=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMP LeBlanc<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this partnership aligned perfectly with our core values. Just as we bring expertise in creating optimal indoor environments throughout Quebec, we recognize the opportunity to help create a safe, comfortable environment for one of life&#8217;s most important moments \u2013 childbirth.<\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1574 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9764_50-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2016\" height=\"1512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9764_50-1.jpeg 2016w, https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9764_50-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9764_50-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9764_50-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/smpleblanc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9764_50-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2016px) 100vw, 2016px\" \/><\/p><h3><b>Moving Forward Together<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The maternity center project is more than a charitable contribution \u2013 it&#8217;s a reminder that our expertise in creating comfortable, safe environments extends beyond business. 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