Our Story - Hope for Mama's

Mamas in need was established in 2017 in response to the alarming number of maternal deaths in rural African villages. Founded by Nina Kalu, the charity seeks to address the pressing challenges faced by mothers during childbirth, especially in areas where access to adequate healthcare is limited. Our mission is to provide vital support and resources to reduce maternal mortality and ensure safer childbirth experiences for women in these underserved communities.

As a secular organisation, Mamas in need is committed to inclusivity. We offer our services to all members of the local communities, regardless of their background, ethnicity, or religious beliefs. Our belief in equal access to care drives us to work across diverse populations, ensuring that no woman is left behind in the pursuit of maternal health.

Our efforts are concentrated in rural areas where healthcare facilities, particularly hospitals and maternity centres, have been overlooked and underfunded by the government. These areas often suffer from a lack of essential medical supplies and trained personnel, leaving expectant mothers vulnerable. Mamas in need works tirelessly to fill these gaps by providing critical support to local health centres.

The origins of Mamas in need are deeply rooted in the real-life struggles of rural health workers. Our journey began after receiving numerous requests from midwives for help and basic equipment to prevent maternal deaths at their centres. Many of these centres are managed by just one or two midwives, with other mothers volunteering to assist in the absence of proper staff. These dedicated health workers operate under extremely challenging conditions, often without even the most basic medical supplies.

At Mamas in need, we collaborate with like-minded organisations and partners who share our vision of improving maternal health. Together, we are working towards a future where no mother or child suffers due to the lack of proper healthcare during childbirth. Our collective efforts aim to empower communities, save lives, and ensure that every woman has the opportunity to give birth safely.

Members: 22+
Completed Projects: 250+
of Experience: 10 years

Our culture - Our culture is the driving force behind everything we do.

We are a group of like-minded people who share the same core values.

Vision. Mamas in need envisions a future where every woman is Africa, regardless of her location, has access to essential prenatal care, safe childbirth, and fundamental postnatal support.
Mission. At Mamas in need, we are committed to partnering with local governments and organisations to ensure safe, dignified, and compassionate maternal care in underserved communities.
Our initiatives include:
- ✅Creating safe environments for childbirth
- ✅ Providing essential clothing and hygiene products for mothers and newborns
- ✅ Distributing contraceptives and educating on family planning
- ✅Offering comprehensive training for midwives
- Facilitating access to basic maternity care
- ✅ Promoting sustainability programs for long-term community impact
- ✅ Raising awareness on domestic abuse, female genital mutilation (FGM), and breast ironing
Our goal is to empower women and protect their health and well-being, ensuring they receive the support they need for a healthy and safe pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery.
Our Core Values.
At Mamas in Need, we believe that every pregnant woman has the right to access high quality maternity services, regardless of her background or circumstances. The values that guide our work include:
- ✔️Equality: We are committed to providing equal care and support to all women, ensuring fairness and non-discrimination in every aspect of our services.
- ✔️Passion: We are driven by a deep commitment to improving maternal health outcomes and saving lives.
- ✔️Dignity: We treat every woman with respect, ensuring that their choices and autonomy are honored throughout their care.
- ✔️Effective Communication: We prioritize open, clear, and compassionate communication with the women and families we serve.
- ✔️Confidentiality: We uphold the privacy of every individual and ensure their personal information is handled with the utmost care.
- ✔️Family Support: We recognize the importance of family in the maternity journey and actively involve them in the process when desired.
- ✔️Quality: We strive for excellence in all that we do, delivering the highest standard of care in the communities we serve.
- ✔️Inspiration & Empowerment: We aim to inspire and empower women by giving them the tools, information, and confidence they need to make informed decisions about their health.
- ✔️Human Rights: We advocate for the rights of women to receive safe, respectful, and accessible maternity care.

Our process

2. Provide trainings for Midwives/NursesSend UK qualified midwives and nurses to train local staff, Midwifery books, Manual handling training, Safe hygiene methods.

3. Provide funds for wagesMonthly wage payment system for midwives, nurses, care workers and maintenance fee, Replenishing of essentials

Included in this phase

Support
Assistance
Resources
Care
Childcare
Mental health

What we do

Tackle the 6 main issues that Mothers in rural villages in Africa face today:Local maternity centres are often ill-equipped in both infrastructure, equipment which affects their skill. In some cases, mothers are transported to various hospitals in search of equipment and this strain can sometimes be fatal for mothers and babies. Mamas In Need works with the local communities and the local government to support this cause of giving life to the future generation of these villages.