Saving Lives, One Village at a Time
We are Smile Mums Foundation — transforming maternal and child healthcare in rural Malawi by delivering community-powered, accessible, and innovative care.
197+
Villages Reached1,455+
Mothers Served3
Clinics Built
Our Story
From humble beginnings to life-changing impact in rural Malawi.
2016 – Our Beginning
Founded by Frank Jengeless Banda as "Save Mothers, Save Babies", a grassroots effort to reduce maternal mortality and promote early antenatal care in remote communities.
2018 – Registered as NGO
Smile Mums officially registered and formed key partnerships with the Ministry of Health, Nsaru Health Center, and local leaders to expand services.
2020–2022 – Scaling Impact
With support from Segal Family Foundation, Smile Mums scaled up nutrition, maternal care, and health education outreach programs.
2023–2024 – Outreach Expansion
Launched Outreach Clinics, Home Nursing Visits, and Community-Led Nutrition & CSBCC. Reaching 197+ villages with life-saving interventions.
"We started with a vision to save one mother at a time — today we're reaching thousands with hope, dignity, and healthcare."
Our Mission, Vision & Values
What drives our commitment to mothers, children, and healthier communities.
Our Mission
To inspire innovation in the provision of healthcare access for women and children.
Our Vision
To create communities where every child and mother survives and thrives.
Our Values
Smile Mums Foundation
Smile Mums Foundation (SMF) is a registered organization committed to transforming maternal and child health within communities. Our journey began with a vision to alleviate health disparities and empower vulnerable mothers, children, and girls across Malawi.
Where We Work
Reaching rural communities in Lilongwe District, Central Malawi.
Lilongwe District (T/A Kabudula and Kalolo)
197 Villages
Actively served by Smile Mums outreach & clinics
64,374 People
Total catchment population
14,636 Women
Of reproductive age (15–49)
3 Clinics
Fully adopted & operated in the villages
Our Impact
Real outcomes from our community-based healthcare efforts.
1,455 Mothers
Received antenatal care at clinics
1,564 Children
Treated for common illnesses
1,466 Children
Fed with nutritious porridge
1,213 Surveys
Birth outcome surveys completed
3 Clinics
Fully adopted and community-run
Meet the Team
The passionate people driving our mission to save lives.
Frank Jengeless Banda
Founder & Executive Director
“I started Smile Mums to give back to the community that raised me.”
Tawemi Nyirenda
Nsaru Health Center – Nursing In-Charge
“Every mother deserves a safe pregnancy and delivery.”
Gele Msache
Community Health Worker – Chingalire
“I walk door to door because no child should be left behind.”
Gladys Malasa
Community Health Worker – Phanga
“This work is personal. I serve my sisters, my neighbors.”