Vitamin Angels is a global NGO that delivers life-saving nutrition interventions to millions of pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and children who are at risk of malnutrition.
Founded in 1994, the charity helps nutritionally vulnerable communities in 65 countries around the world – even the most difficult to reach due to geography or circumstance.
“We believe that every mum deserves to give birth to happy babies. Prenatals are critical for healthy pregnancies, and for children to have healthy starts to life.”
Howard Schiffer, president and founder of Vitamin Angels
They work with policy makers and regulators to scale-up the distribution of vital vitamins and improve comprehensive nutrition policies for women and children.
They also support local, non-profit organisations, by adding vitamins to their existing health services and ensuring they reach those who need them most.
In combination with this, they provide materials and tools that promote nutritional and breastfeeding education.
Our goal
Access to the right nutrients during the first 1,000 days of life – during pregnancy and through the first two years – is critical to a mother’s health as well as the healthy growth and development of a baby.
So, together with Vitamin Angels, our goal is to annually reach up to 4 million underserved pregnant women and their babies with a daily Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS), which contains the essential vitamins and minerals they need.
The work doesn’t stop there. We are also developing a supportive nutrition education curriculum with Vitamin Angels and other partners to empower healthcare professionals and pregnant women in underserved communities.
The initiative begins in Indonesia, Mexico, Vietnam and will roll-out to over 50 countries around the globe, including Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand, India in Asia.
Changing lives
Meet just a few of the mums-to-be and mums who have been helped by Vitamin Angels.
Kitibwe, Kyabirwa, Uganda
During her most recent pregnancy, Kitibwe took Vitamin Angels’ prenatal multivitamins, which she received at her local health clinic. She was surprised how big and strong her baby was at birth.
Scholastica, Bumula, Kenya
Mother-of-four (and soon-to-be five) Scholastica is now encouraging other mothers in her Kenyan community to take prenatal vitamins and minerals.
Vanara, Puerta Princesa, Philippines
With her second baby on the way, Vanara is prioritising her health by eating well and taking her prenatal vitamins and minerals.
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