Maternity Africa

Maternity Africa is a Christian-based non-profit NGO in Tanzania, primarily focused on improving maternal health care and treating obstetric fistula among marginalized women and girls .

📍 Presence & Facilities

• Registered in Tanzania (NGO No. 00NGO/R2/000524) and operates mainly in the Arusha region.

• Kivulini Maternity Centre (in Arusha) is their flagship facility — a 48-bed hospital featuring:

  • Full maternity services: antenatal, delivery, postnatal

  • Emergency 24‑hour obstetric care

  • Transitional neonatal unit

  • Obstetric fistula surgical unit

• Projects also extend to other hospitals like Dareda District Hospital in Mbulu (200 beds) and initiatives in Ethiopia.

Services Offered

1. Comprehensive maternity care

   • Antenatal, birthing, postnatal, and family planning services.

   • Emergency obstetric care and newborn support.

2. Obstetric fistula treatment

   • Surgical repair camps and community outreach for prevention and awareness.

3. Capacity building & training

   • In-service training for Tanzanian midwives and nurses.

   • Volunteer midwife placements for classroom and clinical mentorship.

4. Community outreach

   • Programs in rural areas to identify, educate, and refer women in need.

   • Teen mother education and follow-up care at Kivulini.

✨ Mission, Vision & Values

• Vision: “Make childbirth safe for every woman.”

• Mission: Serve marginalized women with compassion and clinical excellence, regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity.

• Core values: Integrity, professional excellence, justice, dignity, compassion, respect, honesty.

🤝 Partnerships & Support

They collaborate with several organizations:

• Barbara May Foundation, Unite, IMPACT, and others have helped develop and fund Kivulini.

• Partnerships support surgical camps, staff training, and service expansion in Tanzania and Ethiopia.

Get Involved

• Donations, fundraising, and volunteering (especially midwives) are welcomed.

• Volunteer roles include teaching, clinical mentorship, staff appraisal, and outreach support .

• You can also contribute via prayer, advocacy, or sharing their stories .

🏥 Impact Highlights

• Kivulini Centre delivers free quality care to vulnerable and teen mothers.

• Regular fistula camps offer free corrective surgeries, with international surgical teams flying in.

• Ongoing training programs enhance the skills and confidence of national healthcare professionals.

Summary

Maternity Africa addresses key maternal health challenges in Tanzania by providing holistic, compassionate care—from prenatal to fistula repair—while empowering local healthcare through training and community outreach.