Improving Maternal and Child Health in Western Kenya through Care, Education, & Research
Locally Driven, Globally Inspired - Saving Lives Starts Here
Your support fills the gaps-turning setbacks into solutions
Together, We Can End Preventable Deaths
Combating Malaria
Reducing severe malaria and mortality through screening, diagnostics, and treatment protocols.
Sickle Cell Disease
Screening, treatment, and counseling for families affected by this leading cause of childhood mortality
HIV/AIDS Programs
Closing the gap in HIV services for vulnerable mothers and children in Kenya’s highest-burden communities
Improving diagnosis and treatment of pneumonia and other respiratory infections in children and mothers
Meet the Founder
Dr. Douglas Jay (DJ) Perkins is a global health leader who has dedicated 24+ years to reducing childhood and maternal mortality in Kenya.
His science-driven approach and world-class team have transformed healthcare in rural hospitals, reducing childhood mortality from 22% to less than 3%.
Dr. Perkins is a Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Founding Director of the University of New Mexico Center for Global Health in the USA.
Our Mission, Vision and Values
Our Mission
To enhance community health and well-being through accessible, sustainable healthcare and education.
Our Vision
A healthier, more empowered global community where every mother and child can access quality healthcare.
Our Core Values
Compassion, integrity, fairness, collaboration, sustainability, innovation, empowerement
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