The FOHSEN Maternity project aims to provide quality maternal and newborn healthcare services in the Nganda region. Our goal is to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates by ensuring that expectant mothers receive proper medical attention before, during, and after childbirth.
Together, We Impact
In rural Senegal, distance and cost can make maternal care a life-threatening challenge. With hospitals up to 35 km away, many women delay or skip essential checkups and deliveries.
The Nganda Maternity Clinic was born from this gap—a promise to bring life-saving care closer to home and restore dignity and safety to every woman’s maternal journey.
Built by the Community, For the Community
FOHSEN believes the community should be at the center of every solution. That’s why the Nganda maternity clinic is being built not just for the people—but with them. Local women are helping construct the building, forming every brick by hand. Every corner will carry the imprint of the community’s strength.
Essential Maternal Care, Delivered with Dignity
Antenatal Care
Regular checkups and maternal monitoring
Safe Childbirth Services
Skilled and trained birth attendants
Postnatal Care
Continued support for mothers and newborns
Emergency Response
Medical intervention during complications
Pediatric Section
Playroom and safe space for children
Community Health Education
Awareness programs led by CHWs
Our Impact in the Kaffrine Region
Nganda Maternity Clinic: A Closer Look
The Nganda Maternity Clinic is the first of its kind in this region—strategically placed to serve more than 100,000 people across 12 rural villages. The facility is a model of community-driven, evidence-based healthcare infrastructure.
The clinic enhances the capacity of CHWs, offers safe birthing options, and brings maternal and pediatric care under one welcoming roof.
2019
Ngada Maternity Clinic 3d Mock up
2020
what each phase represents
2024
How this will looks now
2026
How this will look like once competed
Accomplishments from 2019-2023
2019
FOHSEN recruits & trains 20 CHWs
2021
Coverage expands to 12 villages
2022
First phase of maternity clinic initiated
2023
Over 12,000 home visits, 7,000+ women cared for
Where Your Contributions Go
Transparency is core to FOHSEN’s mission. Every dollar spent brings us one step closer to providing life-saving maternal care in Nganda. Here's how your support fuels progress.
Support & Partnerships
Our work is made possible through deep collaboration—with the mayor of Nganda, regional officials, and supporters around the world. These partnerships ensure cultural alignment, smooth implementation, and long-term sustainability.
How You Can Help
The Community
At Fohsen, we place the community at the heart of our initiatives. This is why, in addition to our steering committee—a group of experts and technical specialists ensuring that beneficiaries' needs are met effectively—we have also established a sub-committee. This sub-committee is composed of representatives from each village in the region, allowing us to gather their input and actively involve them in the decision-making process. By doing so, we remain true to our community-centered approach, ensuring that our projects truly reflect the needs and aspirations of those we serve.
Volunteer and Advocate with FOHSEN
Join our dedicated team of volunteers and advocates who are the backbone of our community efforts. Whether you're helping on the ground or spreading the word, your involvement is invaluable in extending our reach and enhancing our impact. We offer various opportunities to get involved, tailored to your skills and commitment level.
