Nonprofit

Fundación Maisha

Santiago, XA, Chile
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www.fundacionmaisha.com

  • Mission

    Our mission is to support and offer growth opportunities to pregnant women, mothers, and young people in vulnerable contexts in Kenya. Our Values: RESPECT FOR LIFE: We are committed to respecting the life and dignity of the human person. RESPONSIBILITY: Our commitment to life translates into concrete support for pregnant women, mothers and adolescents who require a support network. COOPERATION: We work collaboratively and value the cultural crossroads between diverse communities. EQUITY: We work for gender equity, offering equal opportunities and guaranteeing non-discrimination.

    About Us

    We are a nonprofit organization that was born in collaboration between Chile and Kenya. We are committed to achieving dignity, accompanying women, mothers, and young people.

    Objectives: Accompany children, adolescents and young people in the different stages of their development under a personalistic view of their affectivity and sexuality; guarantee menstrual hygiene supplies to communities in need; offer a temporary home and a safe place for mothers who do not have a support network; ensure that mothers and their children receive health care before, during and after childbirth; follow-up of mothers and newborns; educate and train local health personnel to enhance skills in the community itself; empower mothers through tools that enable them to support their families autonomously and safely.

    Programs: Housing; health; sustainability; sexual Education and Affectivity; citizenship Education & Human Rights

    Cause Areas Include

    • Community Development
    • Human Rights & Civil Liberties
    • International Relations
    • Volunteering
    • Women

    Location & Contact

    • 56989012205
    • Av. Irarrázaval 2401, of 516, Ñuñoa, Santiago, CL
      Ñuñoa
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