About Us
Empowering Somali midwives through evidence-based practice to ensure safe and respectful maternity care for all women and newborns in Somalia.
Our Background
Our Mission & Vision
Our Background
With Somalia’s high maternal mortality rate, midwives’ role is crucial to ensuring safe and respectful maternity care for all Somali women and newborns. USOM envisions a future where every mother in Somalia receives culturally sensitive care grounded in best practices from well-educated and regulated midwives. The organization’s efforts are centered around continuous professional development, community awareness of the capacity of qualified midwives, and advocating for the rights and well-being of midwives, all of which contribute to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes in the country.
Vision
Every woman, newborn, and family in Somalia has access to skilled, compassionate, and respectful midwifery care, provided by a professional midwifery workforce leading the way in maternal and newborn health.
Mission
To strengthen and support midwives through advocacy, education, professional development, and collaboration, ensuring quality midwifery care that safeguards the health, rights, and dignity of women and newborns across all communities in Somalia.
Objective
To build a resilient midwifery system in Somalia by increasing the number of qualified competent midwives, improving access to quality training, and fostering supportive environments where midwives can deliver equitable, safe, and respectful care to all women and newborns.
Here is Our
Professionalism and Excellence
Compassion and Respect
integrity and Accountability
Equity and Inclusion
Respect
Upholding dignity and respect in all aspects of maternity care.
Advocacy
Standing up for midwives' rights and promoting the value of midwifery.
Empowerment
Equipping midwives with skills and resources to excel in their roles.
Collaboration
Working with diverse partners to strengthen midwifery services.
Cultural Sensitivity
Ensuring care practices respect Somali culture and traditions.
Our Partners
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Become Our
Membership
“I am pleased to confirm my membership with the Union of Somali Midwives. By joining, I commit to contributing positively to the community and upholding the values and mission of the organization. I look forward to actively participating in its initiatives and fostering collaboration with fellow members.”
Become Our
Membership
“I am pleased to confirm my membership with the Union of Somali Midwives. By joining, I commit to contributing positively to the community and upholding the values and mission of the organization. I look forward to actively participating in its initiatives and fostering collaboration with fellow members.”