The S.H.E Project
Addressing infant mortality by providing lifesaving resources to under-served pregnant women and nursing mothers in rural communities.
The Problem
Nigeria has one of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates globally, with infections like neonatal tetanus and sepsis causing neonatal deaths, often due to unsanitary birth conditions. Malaria is also a major factor, responsible for over 25% of deaths in children under five and 11% of maternal deaths.
So, how do we begin to address this?
Our Solution
With our partners support here is how we are providing a health solution and delivering life-saving essential services
Clean Delivery Kits
This kit contains essential supplies for a hygienic birth, including sterile gloves, absorbent delivery mats, cord clamps etc. It adheres to the WHO six cleanliness principles for childbirth, ensuring clean hands, delivery surface, perineum, cutting instruments, cord ties, and proper cord care for the newborn.
Treated Bed Nets
We provide treated bed nets to prevent malaria. UNICEF reports that insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) can reduce malaria transmission by up to 60% and lower child mortality by at least 20% when used correctly with timely treatment.
Pregnancy Health Training
We engage volunteer healthcare professionals to provide essential health training to women in rural communities. Topics include pregnancy warning signs, nutrition, hygiene, newborn care, and the importance of antenatal and postnatal visits, exclusive breastfeeding, immunizations, and safe delivery practices, all communicated in the local language.
This empowers women to make informed family planning choices. We also use affordable mobile technology like SMS and WhatsApp to share vital health information.
Beneficiary Feedback
“I lost my husband few weeks into this pregnancy and I have been completely devastated. I did not realize that this had affected my blood pressure, until the nurse checked me today. I want to thank you for caring about us. I have learnt how to take better care of myself and hopefully I will visit the health centre for antenatal care. Thank you Nnadozie foundation”.
“This project has really restored my hope, I have been worried about how to raise money for my delivery items. I know it is unsafe to be so worried during pregnancy, but I really did not know what to do. With the lessons I have learnt and this kit I have received from Nnadozie foundation, I am now relaxed and confident to have my baby.”
“Due to some challenges, I was really worried about my health and that of my unborn baby but after
I attended NnaDozie maternal program, I learnt so many things that can help me maintain a
healthy pregnancy. I now feel confident and plan to have my baby in an approved health facility”
Thanks For Your Support
Contribute to this vital cause to help mothers and ensure babies celebrate health and life. By reducing preventable complications, we can make a real difference.
Every woman deserves a safe delivery, and every baby deserves a healthy start, no matter where they are!