Maziwa Breastfeeding

Ignite every mothers’ potential to improve their family's health and economic wellbeing

Sector(s)
Health; ; Other
Countries Impacted
Kenya, South Africa
Cumulative Impact
16400
Women's Economic Power
Yes
Established
2019
Program Year(s)
2024, 2023, 2022
Operating Status
Operating
Headquarters
3482 Glenprosen Court, San Jose 95148, USA
good health and well-being
gender equality
decent work and economic growth

Description

Maziwa Breastfeeding aims to ensure that no mother has to choose between her baby's health and her family's economic wellbeing. We have launched the Wema breast pump, which is discreet, wireless, and rechargeable - the first breast pump of its kind in emerging markets, allowing working mothers to express breastmilk in any environment. Additionally, Maziwa trains a network of breastfeeding mothers and community health workers as Community Breastfeeding Ambassadors (CBAs) to disseminate peer-to-peer lactation support.