Mother & Child
Support & Empowerment Foundation
We walk alongside mothers, protect children, and strengthen the families at the heart of every community — with dignity, evidence, and long-term commitment.
We began in 2018 as a small group of community health workers responding to preventable maternal deaths in rural clinics. What we heard, again and again, was that mothers did not lack will — they lacked access. To care, to income, to voice, to safety. Since then, that same listening still shapes everything we do.
The Mother & Child Support and Empowerment Foundation is a registered nonprofit working across maternal health, child protection, family economic resilience, and community systems strengthening. We partner with local leaders, health facilities, schools, and governments to build programs that last beyond any single grant cycle.
Our work is guided by a simple belief: when a mother is supported, a child thrives — and when families are strong, communities become resilient.
Each program is designed to address a specific barrier mothers and children face — and to connect with the others, so no family falls through the gaps.
Our maternal health program trains community health workers, equips rural clinics, and provides direct support to pregnant and postpartum mothers — from prenatal care through the first critical year of a child's life.
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We work with families, schools, and child welfare authorities to prevent abuse, support children in difficult circumstances, and build community-based child protection committees that respond early and with care.
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Through scholarships, school supplies, literacy programs, and teacher training, we help children stay in school, learn well, and imagine futures beyond the limits of their circumstances.
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Through savings groups, vocational training, micro-enterprise grants, and financial literacy, we help mothers build stable incomes — the single strongest predictor of child wellbeing in the communities we serve.
We partner with local governments, health facilities, and civil society to strengthen the public systems families depend on — so progress doesn't depend on any single project or donor.
Behind every number is a person. We share these stories with permission, and with the deep respect they deserve.
Driven by years working in community health, Mrs. Asuni Oluwakemi founded the organization to improve maternal and child outcomes across underserved regions. Her leadership focuses on sustainable, locally led solutions.
Ariyo coordinates field teams and ensures projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in close collaboration with local communities. He combines technical know-how with strong community relationships.
When Daniel, 9, was found living on the street, our child protection committee worked with his extended family to bring him home — and into school for the first time.
Read full storyTwenty-two women started a savings circle in 2022. Today, they have financed 14 small businesses, paid school fees for 38 children, and built a community grain store.
Read full storyWhen funding for a rural clinic was cut, our community systems team partnered with the local government to keep it open — and train three new midwives in the process.
Read full storyWe believe donors, partners, and the communities we serve deserve to know exactly where every naira goes. Our financials are audited annually by an independent firm and published in full.
In 2025, 84 kobo of every naira received went directly to programs serving mothers and children.
Whether you give your time, your resources, or your voice — every contribution moves us closer to a world where every mother and child can thrive.
A one-time or monthly gift funds direct support for mothers and children — from prenatal care to school fees to small business grants.
Make a donationFrom field support to communications, research to fundraising — we welcome skilled volunteers who share our values and commitment.
Apply to volunteerWe work with foundations, corporates, and governments who share our vision. Let's explore how we can create impact together.
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