Our Maternal Health Equity Initiative is an evidence-based program designed to improve maternal health outcomes by providing comprehensive pre- and post-natal resources for pregnant women through their baby’s first year of life.
Beyond direct support, the initiative also serves as a platform for policy change and advocacy. We engage policymakers, community leaders, and stakeholders through strategic outreach, mobilization, and education efforts to address systemic barriers that place mothers at risk.
At SIMI, we are committed to restoring joy in the motherhood journey—removing fear, reducing anxiety, and ensuring every mother feels supported. We invite advocates, partners, and policymakers to join us in tackling this pressing public health challenge and advancing equitable maternal care for all.
Our program increases breast cancer screening rates by using a trusted, peer-led model. We recruit and train community members in familiar and welcoming spaces—such as faith-based institutions, community centers, and local parks—so education feels accessible and comfortable.
These trained Community Champions are equipped with knowledge and resources to raise awareness, educate, and advocate within their families and neighborhoods. The program tackles systemic barriers by addressing social determinants of health:
Access to Care: We partner with mobile mammography providers to bring screening vans directly into communities, reducing transportation and access challenges.
Education & Empowerment: Champions deliver culturally relevant education on breast cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment options.
Holistic Support: Each session also integrates resources for public health and social services, such as housing assistance, job applications, and food distribution, recognizing the broader needs that impact health outcomes.
By combining health education with social support, SIMI creates a safe, informed, and empowered pathway for women and families to take charge of their health.
Our Sexual and Reproductive Health Equity Program is a year-long, curriculum-based initiative designed to address puberty, hygiene, and reproductive health with a focus on equity. The program equips adolescents with the knowledge and skills to confidently manage body changes while fostering healthy behaviors and decision-making.
To combat period poverty, we provide participants with menstrual and hygiene kits, ensuring that lack of resources never hinders their education, health, or dignity.
Beyond physical health, the program also tackles critical social issues. We are addressing child marriage by empowering girls to advocate for their rights and pursue their education. We connect rape survivors to vital mental health and medical support services, ensuring they receive the care and justice they deserve. Additionally, we work to break down entrenched socio-cultural barriers that limit girls’ development, creating safer, more supportive environments where they can thrive.
We believe that when girls are equipped with both knowledge and resources, they are empowered to lead, taking actions that uplift their families, influence their peers, and transform their communities for generations to come.
Our Men’s Mental Health & Wellness Program creates safe, stigma-free spaces where men can openly share their experiences and emotions. The program equips participants with practical tools and coping strategies to manage daily stressors, build resilience, and strengthen emotional well-being.
In addition to mental health support, the program integrates prostate cancer education and awareness. We partner with healthcare providers to offer free community prostate screenings, ensuring men have access to preventive care and lifesaving resources.
By addressing both mental and physical health, we work to break down barriers, promote resilience, and empower men to live healthier, fuller lives.
The Obaatanpa Program (meaning “nurturing mother”) empowers women—particularly single mothers and widows in rural communities—by building their skills, confidence, and economic independence.
Participants receive hands-on training in producing locally made goods such as soap, bleach, liquid soap, palm oil, and shea butter. Alongside these skills, women also undergo capacity-building workshops in financial planning and small business development.
To ensure long-term success, SIMI provides ongoing technical assistance and mentorship, helping women launch and sustain their businesses. With the right tools and support, these women not only strengthen their households but also uplift their entire communities.
(SIMI) is a, not for profit organization with a mission to educate, mobilize, empower, enable and be a resource to communities in the challenge of fighting poverty and other health disparities.
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