Maternal and Infant Health in Somalia

Somalia has one of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the world.

• Maternal mortality: 692 deaths per 100,000 live births

• Infant mortality: 85 deaths per 1,000 live births

Many deaths are preventable, caused by lack of access to trained healthcare professionals, particularly female nurses and midwives who are crucial in delivering safe maternal and child care.

The Solution: Education & Training

African Relief Fund is launching a scholarship program to train 25 talented Somali girls from low-income families as nurses and midwives. By equipping them with professional skills, they will provide life-saving care in both urban and rural areas, reducing deaths during childbirth and improving long-term community health.

Why Midwives Matter

A qualified midwife is not just a health worker; she is a lifeline for mothers and newborns. Evidence shows that every additional trained midwife can reduce maternal deaths by up to 16% and dramatically improve neonatal outcomes. By empowering women to care for women, we create safe, sustainable health systems from within the community.

❤️ £10 — Help Equip a Future Midwife

📚 £25 Covers books, stationery, and uniforms for one student

Give her the tools she needs to start her journey toward saving lives.

Your donation today directly saves lives tomorrow. Gift Aid eligible

🎓 £50 Contributes toward one month of tuition

Help a talented Somali girl stay in university and follow her dream. Your donation today directly saves lives tomorrow. Gift Aid eligible

🩺 £100 Funds medical supplies and practical training for one student Equip a future nurse with the skills and tools to care for mothers and babies.

Your donation today directly saves lives tomorrow. Gift Aid eligible

💼 £250 Covers tuition, living expenses, and learning materials for one month Support a student to focus entirely on becoming a qualified midwife.

Your donation today directly saves lives tomorrow. Gift Aid eligible

❤️£500 Partially funds a full scholarship for one student Give a girl the chance to complete her studies and become a community health leader. Your donation today directly saves lives tomorrow. Gift Aid eligible

🌟 £1,000 Fully funds a one-year scholarship, including tuition, living costs, and training Empower a future midwife to save hundreds of lives over her career.

Your donation today directly saves lives tomorrow. Gift Aid eligible

🌍 £5,000 Fully funds the education and training of five students Your generosity builds the foundation of maternal and child healthcare in a Somali community.

Your donation today directly saves lives tomorrow. Gift Aid eligible