Who We Are

Black and white photo of a child sitting on a lap, with adult hands holding the child's feet, forming a heart shape.

What We Do

Through our programs and partnerships, MIHEI:

  • Connects women to emergency response, health facilities, and insurance coverage.

  • Strengthens referral systems to improve response time and coordination during pregnancy and childbirth.

  • Builds digital and community platforms for education, peer-to-peer support, and maternal health awareness.

  • Generates data and insights that inform health policies and interventions.

  • Collaborates with local and national partners such as HMOs, emergency response agencies, and health authorities.

MIHEI is a nonprofit organization advancing equitable maternal and infant health through technology, partnerships, and access to essential resources.
We connect women directly to care — linking them with hospitals, emergency responders, insurance providers, and trusted information — to ensure safe, timely, and affordable perinatal services for all.

Founded in 2024, MIHEI is registered in the United States and is also registered in Nigeria. We work at the intersection of health equity, innovation, and systems strengthening, supporting national efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality.

Our approach is collaborative — bridging government, private sector, and community actors to create a coordinated pathway of care that women can rely on.

Our Mission

To advance maternal and infant health by connecting women to timely, affordable, and compassionate care through technology, partnerships, and access to essential resources — ensuring that no woman is left behind because of where she lives or what she earns.

Our Vision

A world where every woman can access safe and equitable perinatal care — supported by connected systems, empowered communities, and data-driven innovation.

"In an ideal society, every woman should have the right to affordable, equitable, and high-quality healthcare throughout the entire journey of pregnancy—before, during, and after. Unfortunately, the reality is that too many women, despite their behavioral, economic, and social factors, are still denied this fundamental access." - Dami Shobiye, Founder of MIHEI

FAQs

  • MIHEI (pronounced as “M  I  H  E  I”) stands for the Maternal and Infant Health Equity Initiative. We are dedicated to improving maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly in Nigeria, by implementing innovative and accessible solutions. Our mission is to reduce maternal and infant mortality and promote equitable, quality healthcare for all.

  • Nigeria has one of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the world. At MIHEI, we believe every mother and child deserves quality care. We are committed to addressing the urgent need for equitable maternal and infant healthcare in Nigeria, and we’re working toward solutions that can make a lasting impact.

  • MIHEI focuses on four main areas:

    • Community Outreach and Education: We provide educational resources to raise awareness of maternal and infant health.

    • Capacity Building: We train healthcare workers and Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) to improve care delivery.

    • Research and Innovation: We gather data to understand maternal health challenges and develop innovative solutions.

    • Consultation and Support: We offer technical support and guidance to healthcare facilities, organizations, and TBAs, helping them improve maternal and infant care practices through training, best practices, and strategic partnerships.

  • Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) are community-based individuals who support mothers during pregnancy and childbirth, often in rural areas where access to formal healthcare is limited. MIHEI collaborates with over 200 TBAs, providing training and resources to help them recognize potential complications early and connect mothers to appropriate healthcare when needed. This helps bridge the gap between traditional practices and modern healthcare, especially in regions where TBAs are a primary source of perinatal support.

  • MIHEI was initially funded by our founder and is currently seeking additional grants and support to expand our projects. Our goal is to secure partnerships and funding to sustain and grow our impact, especially in reaching underserved communities.

  • We welcome support in various ways! You can volunteer, donate, or partner with us to help advance maternal and infant health initiatives. Visit our “Get Involved” section to learn more about the roles available and how you can help make a difference.

  • While MIHEI's work is primarily focused on Lagos, Nigeria, we’re committed to expanding our reach to more communities within Nigeria and, in the future, to other developing regions. We aim to make a broader impact as we grow.

  • Our immediate goals include reducing maternal and infant mortality through accessible healthcare solutions, strengthening perinatal referral systems, and exploring health insurance birth packages to improve affordability and access to care. In the long term, we aim to create scalable models that can be applied across other regions with similar healthcare challenges.

  • MIHEI takes an evidence-based approach, backed by community needs assessments and innovative technology projects. Our solutions are tailored to address the specific challenges and needs that are unique to each community. By prioritizing collaboration with local TBAs and healthcare providers, we build sustainable solutions that directly respond to the realities faced by mothers and infants in those areas.

  • Donations directly fund our projects, such as providing TBAs with essential tools, conducting maternal health research, and expanding our community outreach programs. Every donation takes one step closer towards safer and more accessible healthcare for mothers and infants.

  • You can reach out to us via our Contact page, where you’ll find options to email or call us. Whether you’re interested in volunteering, partnering, or simply learning more, we’d love to hear from you!

  • MIHEI was founded by Dami Shobiye, who is deeply passionate about improving maternal and infant health in underserved communities. With a background in public health and a commitment to equity, Dami established MIHEI to address the pressing challenges surrounding perinatal care, particularly in Nigeria.

  • Yes, MIHEI is a registered nonprofit organization. It operates as a 501(c)(3) entity in the United States and is also registered in Nigeria as Maternal and Infant Health Equity Initiative Impact (MIHEI). MIHEI is dedicated to serving the community by focusing on maternal and infant health issues, ensuring that all activities align with the goals of public benefit and social good.


  • MIHEI operates under the tax-exempt identification number associated with its nonprofit status. For more specific information, such as the tax-exempt ID number, please contact MIHEI directly at info@mihei.org