| Biography | Birthright began in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in 1968, when Louise Summerhill, a busy housewife and mother of seven children, felt something should be done to help women facing unplanned pregnancies. Birthright is a non-profit charitable organization that has been providing love and support for over 45 years to women facing unplanned pregnancies. The charity has chapters across Canada, the United States, and Africa, as well as a 24/7 North American toll-free Helpline. |