Our Story

In the heart of Zambia, our journey begins with a profound commitment – to revolutionize women’s healthcare. We are architects of a unique experience, leveraging innovative products and digital technologies to accompany women through every stage of their life journey, particularly during the critical moments of childbirth.

 

In our pursuit, a formidable challenge emerged – the silent menace of infection claiming lives during childbirth. Resource-strapped health facilities battled to maintain a sterile birthing environment. Distressingly, 40% of pregnant women in Zambia lacked access to affordable healthcare, with rural and low-income communities facing barriers of distance and high costs.

Undaunted, we introduced our beacon of hope – the baby delivery kit. This comprehensive solution not only provides essentials for safe childbirth but also incorporates biodegradable maternal pads made from local materials. To amplify our impact, our platform utilizes machine learning diagnostic tools, connecting field health workers and empowering them to deliver personalized solutions.

Our commitment to innovation extends beyond childbirth. With the success of the baby delivery kit, we’re collaborating with partners, including the Ministry of Health, to develop products that align with user needs while respecting cultural norms for maternal and newborn care.

Our mission transcends traditional business models. Through a dual distribution approach – B2C and B2B – we reach communities and health facilities alike. Training community healthcare workers and engaging with organizations and international NGOs, we invite you to join us in expanding our reach and ensuring safe childbirth becomes a universal reality.

 

Our impact spans the entire reproductive health continuum. We’re advocates not just for childbirth but also for essential newborn care, postpartum maternal health, and menstrual hygiene. In our pursuit of gender equality, we offer education, employment, and economic opportunities to rural women, creating a ripple effect of empowerment across our supply chain.

 

As we craft this narrative of transformation, each birthing kit becomes a chapter, and every empowered woman contributes to the story. Join us on this collaborative journey, where innovation and compassion converge, reshaping the narrative of women’s healthcare in Zambia and beyond. Together, we script a future where every woman’s journey is characterized by empowerment and well-being.

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Muzalema Mwanza

Meet the Founder at the Helm of Change

Muzalema Mwanza is the founder of Safe Motherhood Alliance, an organization established after her own personal experience during childbirth, to advance safe births in underserved communities.  A social entrepreneur, civil engineer, and health advocate, Muzalema is removing anxiety from the birth process by rebuilding trust between communities and clinics. She works to ensure that mothers do not compromise their own safety and that of their newborns in under-resourced clinics as well as during home births that may be far from a safe health facility. In this context, Muzalema trains birth attendants to improve the quality of care and safety in both clinic and home births across Zambia. She is a Mandela Washington Fellow, an Obama Leader Africa Fellow, an Africa Prize Finalist, and an Ashoka Fellow, Slush Global Impact Accelerator winner in Finland, and a YHER Africa Accelerator winner, and she has been featured on the BBC and she is also an Echoing Green Fellow. Muzalema believes community support is important as her goal is to promote social empowerment through education around sexual and reproductive health for women. These systems change processes once implemented in communities will evolve the role of unskilled birth attendants into skilled birth attendants scaling their overall potential to replicate clean birth practices. Her business model has unique potential to make significant contributions to critical research gaps surrounding the cost effectiveness of baby delivery kits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about our mission, products, or how to get involved? Find quick answers here.  If you don’t see what you’re looking for, reach out – we’re here to help!

Our mission is to transform women’s healthcare by using innovative products and digital technologies. We aim to create a unique experience for women at every stage of their life journey, with a particular focus on reducing maternal and infant mortality rates during childbirth in Zambia.

Our baby delivery kits are comprehensive solutions that include all necessary items for a safe childbirth, including biodegradable maternal pads made with local materials. Additionally, our platform employs machine learning diagnostic tools, connecting health workers in the field to provide personalized solutions.

You can join us in various ways, whether by purchasing our kits, becoming a distribution partner, or supporting our initiatives through collaboration. Reach out to us, and we’ll guide you on how you can play a vital role in reshaping women’s healthcare.

Absolutely! We’ve adopted a B2B model, allowing organizations and international NGOs to purchase our kits in bulk for distribution. By partnering with us, you contribute to ensuring safe childbirth reaches more women in need.

Our impact extends beyond childbirth. We’re actively involved in essential newborn care, postpartum maternal health, and menstrual hygiene. Additionally, we focus on promoting gender equality by providing education, employment, and economic opportunities to rural women across our supply chain

Our team

Meet the brilliant minds behind our powerful impact

Founder & CEO

Muzalema is a dedicated and compassionate leader with over 15 years of experience working directly with rural communities focusing on education, gender empowerment and maternal healthcare reflecting her commitment to improving the well-being of mothers and children around the world. As the CEO Muzalema has been a driving force in establishing the organization as a leading advocate for maternal healthcare. Her visionary leadership has led to the development of innovative programs aimed at reducing maternal mortality rates and improving access to quality healthcare for mothers in marginalized communities.

Chief Operations Officer

Mabel is a results-driven Chief Operating Officer with over 10 years of experience in non-profit management. She has a proven track record of optimizing organizational efficiency, implementing strategic initiatives, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Adept at overseeing daily operations, managing resources, and ensuring the successful execution of mission-driven programs. Committed to driving positive social impact and advancing the organization’s mission through effective leadership and operational excellence.

Chief Finance Officer

Mhlangeni has over 10 years of finance and accounting management experience with companies in Zambia and overseas. He brings experience in a broad range of industries, including public accounting, venture capital management, health care, strategic internet technical and creative consulting, nonprofit, and specialty recruiting. Mhlangeni is experienced in virtually most aspects of finance and accounting management, including financial reporting, budgeting, financial modeling and analysis, business planning, and process improvement.

Programs Manager

Benson is an accomplished Programs Manager with a passion for improving maternal health outcomes. Proven track record in successfully designing, implementing, and managing impactful programs within the non-profit sector. He is adept at building collaborative partnerships, driving strategic initiatives, and advocating for the well-being of mothers and infants and committed to advancing maternal health through innovative and evidence-based interventions.

Data Analyst

White brings a proven track record of developing and implementing effective monitoring and health programs to ensure the well-being of expectant mothers and infants. His passion for data analysis and social change, combined with strong leadership and analytical skills, enables him to drive impactful initiatives that contribute to the organization’s mission of improving maternal and child health outcomes.