Fernanda’s Place in the World: A Story of Transformation in Maternal Health

A Routine with Purpose

In Nairobi, every day began early for Fernanda, a midwife nurse and one of the founders of Fundación Maisha. Between clinical consultations, prenatal education workshops, and personalized follow-ups, she dedicated her days to supporting women in a crucial stage of their lives—vulnerable pregnancies. Her style of care always went beyond medicine: active listening, empathy, and building bonds based on respect, trust, and education.

A Transformative Vision

But her work was never limited to attending births. Her true mission—first in the field and now from Santiago—has been to confront the structural gaps in the healthcare system, promoting practices that reduce maternal mortality and improve the birth experience.

For her, information, education, and respect are powerful tools of empowerment for the women of Kibera. With every patient, she reaffirms that dignity is also an essential part of medical care.

Social Impact: Beyond the Medical Act

From La Casa Maisha, maternal care and the dignity of so many mothers have been redefined. The workshops promote informed consent, emotional support, and inclusive policies that acknowledge the diversity of contexts and realities.

Thanks to this approach, many women not only experience a safer birth but also a profoundly human one.

Redefining the Future of Motherhood

The work of Fernanda and Fundación Maisha is a powerful reminder that maternal health is also a human right. By listening, educating, and accompanying, they build a support network that transforms lives—one woman and one birth at a time.

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