Our Projects
Transforming Maternal Healthcare in Rural Somaliland. We are proud to introduce our pioneering M’wives on Wheels initiative—the first of its kind in rural Somaliland. This groundbreaking program is delivering lifesaving maternal healthcare to 15 remote villages in the Sallahley district, one of the most populous regions, bordering Ethiopia to the south. Our initiative follows a community-driven midwifery model, ensuring that maternal healthcare is accessible, sustainable, and culturally inclusive. Each selected village will receive a mobile midwifery clinic operating once a month, providing comprehensive antenatal care, postnatal support, and maternal health education. A key focus is on early identification of complications, enabling high-risk cases to be promptly referred to regional secondary care facilities for advanced medical attention. By ensuring timely intervention, we aim to reduce maternal and infant mortality and improve health outcomes for mothers and newborns.
A core component of this initiative is the development and enhancement of traditional birth attendants (TBAs). These community-based caregivers play a crucial role in maternal health, and we are committed to equipping them with essential midwifery training, lifesaving skills, and safe birthing practices. Through structured educational programs and hands-on mentorship, we aim to integrate TBAs into the formal healthcare system, improving maternal and neonatal care at the grassroots level.
In collaboration with local leadership, elders, and key stakeholders, we are establishing sustainable maternity farms to provide nutritional food for expectant mothers and newborns. These farms will not only support maternal and infant health but also foster long-term community self-sufficiency. To ensure the success of this initiative, we are working closely with the Ministry of Agriculture and international organizations specializing in sustainable farming. Their expertise will help create resilient, eco-friendly agricultural systems that address malnutrition and food insecurity.
This innovative midwifery model is also being studied as part of a PhD research program, utilizing action research to analyze its implementation and effectiveness. By systematically examining how the model is developed, adapted, and sustained, this research will generate valuable insights to inform future maternal health initiatives and strengthen midwifery care in underserved communities.
By integrating community-led midwifery services with sustainable agriculture, empowering traditional birth attendants with essential training, and ensuring safe referrals to secondary care, this initiative is creating a holistic, sustainable, and community-driven maternal healthcare model. Our ultimate goal is to empower women, strengthen local healthcare systems, and improve maternal and infant health outcomes across Somaliland.