Canada & Somalia

Improving Maternal & Child Health for Somali Communities

Providing essential healthcare, mental health support, and life-saving services to underserved women and children in Canada and Somalia.

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Core Programs
2
Countries Served
100%
Accountable Funds
What We Do

Comprehensive care for mothers
and children who need it most

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Maternal Healthcare

We provide prenatal, delivery, and postnatal care to support mothers throughout pregnancy and recovery.

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Mental Health Support

Screening, counselling, and support programs for postpartum depression, trauma, and addiction.

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Training Healthcare Workers

We train midwives, nurses, and community health workers to strengthen healthcare systems from within.

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Community Outreach

Education and awareness programs focused on maternal health, child well-being, and mental wellness.

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"Every mother deserves safe care."

2
Nations. One Mission.
Why It Matters

Preventable gaps that cost lives

In underserved communities, many women lack access to essential healthcare during pregnancy and childbirth. Preventable complications and untreated mental health challenges continue to impact families.

The Somali Canadian Maternal Health Foundation works to address these gaps by delivering healthcare services, supporting mental well-being, and strengthening local healthcare capacity.

Our Impact

Creating measurable change in communities

Supporting safe pregnancies and childbirth
Improving access to care for children
Mental health support for mothers
Healthcare system training

Help us improve lives and build healthier communities.

About Us

Who We Are

A non-profit dedicated to advancing maternal and child health for underserved Somali communities in Canada and Somalia.

Mission

What We Do

To improve maternal, child health, and mental health by providing accessible healthcare services, mental health support, and community education.

Vision

Where We're Going

A future where every mother and child has access to safe, high-quality healthcare and the support needed to live healthy lives.

Commitment

How We Operate

We are committed to transparency, accountability, and ensuring all resources directly benefit the communities we serve.

Our Approach

Four pillars of sustainable healthcare impact

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Direct healthcare services for mothers and children

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Mental health and addiction support programs

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Training and capacity building for healthcare workers

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Public health education and community outreach

Our Programs

What We Deliver

A comprehensive suite of healthcare, mental health, training, and education programs serving Somali communities across two nations.

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Maternal & Child Healthcare

Core Program
  • Prenatal check-ups and monitoring
  • Safe delivery support
  • Postnatal care and recovery
  • Infant and pediatric care
  • Vaccination awareness
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Maternal Mental Health & Addiction Support

Wellness
  • Postpartum depression screening
  • Individual counselling sessions
  • Peer support groups
  • Addiction awareness education
  • Referrals to licensed treatment providers
  • Confidential crisis support services
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Training & Capacity Building

Education
  • Sponsoring midwifery training
  • Emergency maternal care training
  • Safe childbirth certification programs
  • Training community health workers
  • Scholarships for women in healthcare
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Public Health Education

Community
  • Maternal health and nutrition
  • Infant care and hygiene
  • Disease prevention
  • Mental health awareness
Get Involved

Support Our Work.
Save Lives.

You can support our mission in many ways — volunteering, partnering, raising awareness, or donating to fund essential services for mothers and children.

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Volunteer your time and skills

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Partner with us organizationally

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Help raise awareness in your community

Reach Us Directly info@scmhf.com We welcome your questions, feedback, and opportunities to collaborate.
🇨🇦 🇸🇴 Donate Today

Your Support Saves Lives

Every contribution goes directly to healthcare services, mental health programs, and training for healthcare workers in underserved communities.

Maternal healthcare services
Mental health programs
Healthcare worker training
Medical supplies and equipment
Full transparency & accountability in all operations