HelpMum
HelpMum
Broader Sectors
- Mental Health - Afya/Health
- Technology - Kusasa/Tomorrow
Demographic Focus
- Women and Girls
- Children
Cohort: 04
- West Africa
- Nigeria
HelpMum is a Nigerian social enterprise dedicated to improving maternal health through innovative, low-cost mobile technology solutions.
The Differentiator
HelpMum has a strong, community-driven approach. They actively collect field information to refine their products and services for the communities they serve. The development of their apps (Vaccination Tracker, Chatbot and HelpMum AI Innovation- ADVISER) is informed by insights gathered during field visits. This approach ensures a deep understanding of the challenges they aim to address.
Why Their Work Matters
The urgency of HelpMum’s work is evident when considering that Nigeria loses approximately 2,300 children under the age of five and 145 women each day - making it the world's second-largest contributor to under-five and maternal mortality. The lack of accessible healthcare facilities, particularly in remote rural areas, leaves these populations significantly underserved. Through innovation, research, technology, and policymaking, HelpMum is dedicated to eradicating maternal and infant mortality in Nigeria and at scale.
Partner Impact
Leadership Highlight
Dr. Abiodun Adereni
Founder & CEO
Dr. Abiodun Adereni’s notable work includes a collaboration with Google Research and Vanderbilt University, leading to the creation of the award-winning AI tool, ADVISER, which can boost vaccination uptake anywhere in the world. In 2023, he was recognized as an Ashoka Fellow, joining a prestigious community of global social entrepreneurs. Dr. Adereni has successfully secured significant funding for HelpMum Africa from reputable organizations and institutions such as Google, Facebook, the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, the United Nations Geneva, Western Union, and World Connect USA, among others. Additionally, he serves as a Youth Advisor for the World Bank, focusing on solutions for youth employment.
Dr. Adereni holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Ibadan and a Certificate in Entrepreneurship Management from Lagos Business School.
