About us

Midwife Empowerment Initiative is a community-based organization in Kenya dedicated to improving maternal and newborn health in underserved communities.

About Us — Our Story

Midwife Empowerment Initiative was founded with a mission to support traditional and community birth attendants who have cared for mothers for generations using local knowledge and community trust. While many of these caregivers have years of experience, access to formal maternal healthcare training has often been limited.

We work to bridge this gap by providing modern maternal health education, safe delivery training, and practical skills that help improve the quality of care provided to mothers and newborns.

Through community outreach, advocacy, and partnerships, we empower midwives and birth attendants with the knowledge and support they need to promote safer pregnancies, safer deliveries, and healthier families.

At Midwife Empowerment Initiative, we believe every mother deserves respectful, safe, and compassionate care throughout pregnancy and childbirth. Our commitment is to strengthen communities, reduce preventable maternal and newborn risks, and help create a future where every mother and child has the opportunity to thrive.

Milestones

Our Milestones

Milestones that reflect our long-standing commitment to safer childbirth and healthier communities in Kenya.

2010

Midwife Empowerment Initiative was founded with a vision to improve maternal healthcare and reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths in underserved communities.

2021

Strengthened programs focusing on structured midwife empowerment, training, and community maternal health support.

2022

Expanded community outreach programs across multiple underserved regions, increasing maternal health education access.

2023

Trained over 100 traditional midwives through hands-on healthcare empowerment workshops focused on safe delivery practices.

2024

Reached thousands of mothers through maternal health education, prenatal care awareness, and community support programs.

2025

Officially registered in Kenya, strengthening legal foundation and expanding capacity to scale maternal health impact nationwide.

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Our Mission & Vision

Our Core Values

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Impact Stories

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Through the training we received, we are now able to support mothers with safer delivery practices and better maternal care in our community.

Mary Wanjiku

Community Midwife, Kenya
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Midwife Empowerment Initiative has helped many mothers in our area access important pregnancy education and healthcare support.

Joseph Otieno

Community Health Volunteer
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The workshops and outreach programs have created awareness about safe motherhood and improved support for pregnant women.

Grace Achieng

Local Community Leader
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This organization is empowering traditional birth attendants with valuable skills that are helping save lives.

Dr. Samuel Kamau

Healthcare Partner
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Women in our community now feel more informed, supported, and confident during pregnancy and childbirth.

Faith Njeri

Program Beneficiary
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Through the training we received, we are now able to support mothers with safer delivery practices and better maternal care in our community.

Mary Wanjiku

Community Midwife, Kenya
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Midwife Empowerment Initiative has helped many mothers in our area access important pregnancy education and healthcare support.

Joseph Otieno

Community Health Volunteer
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The workshops and outreach programs have created awareness about safe motherhood and improved support for pregnant women.

Grace Achieng

Local Community Leader