We are a social enterprise that supports female entrepreneurs to prevent maternal and child malnutrition.
"The problem is so huge and, coincidentally, has the highest social return on investment, that we need to create sustainable holistic systems to change the pattern."
- Jeff Baikowitz, MotherFood International
"Investing through the eyes of a child." - April 12, 2024
815 MILLION
people experience hunger daily.+2 BILLION
people lack vital critical vitamins and minerals in their diet, affecting health and reducing the life expectancy of mothers and their children.6 out of 11
risk factors to global health are now related to poor diet, greater than the risks of air pollution, alcohol, drug and tobacco use combined.More than 50% of pregnant women in high burden countries are malnourished
The results of which are devastating on many levels. This also influences the health of their children and future generations, resulting in economic, humanitarian, and health consequences impacting the whole of society.
How can we break this cycle that leads to generations of poverty?
Solution
Creating great-tasting, affordable fortified foods by women for women
It all begins with empowering women as the economic engines of change. By using a social enterprise & market-based approach, MotherFood International trains women to make or sell locally made nutritious and fortified food to improve their financial situation and the health of the women in their communities.
We also partner with food manufacturers to help them scale their business and fortify their products.This helps to empower women with practical skills, and improves livelihoods to enable better long-term outcomes.
Why Market-Based?
Market-based solutions are both scalable and sustainable. Rather than relying on ongoing donations, MotherFood International’s approach creates permanent employment solutions for women who are trapped in a cycle of poverty.
Improving the financial status of women has been proven to improve the nutritional status of their entire household. MotherFood International invests in local female entrepreneurs to help solve the underlying causes of poverty and malnutrition. This approach concurrently improves the livelihoods and the nutritional status of women of reproductive age and their babies and ensures that MotherFood International achieves extremely high rates of social return on investment.
