Welcome to the first edition of Good News from Madiro. This newsletter offers a glimpse into how we advance our mission: saving lives, reducing suffering, and eliminating barriers to health and prosperity. We do this by investing in innovations and social enterprises across Africa, and by partnering with global health and humanitarian actors like MSF and ICRC to design and deploy digital tools that make health systems more connected, efficient, and Impactful.
These are not abstract projects. They are mothers safely delivering their babies, rural clinics finally connected to national systems, and ambulances arriving in time to save lives. They happen through local leadership, global partnership, and the engagement of people like you.
From a Village Bar to a Regional Hospital in Burundi
What began in a rented bar is now a thriving hospital where mothers can safely deliver - including life-saving C-sections - and rural patients can access advanced care close to home. Discover how local leadership and global support made it possible.
Since 2022, Madiro has invested in 11 social enterprises that together have reached over 5.1M people, created 12,000+ jobs (the majority for women), and expanded access to health products and services in more than 15 countries. In this update: two new investments tackling maternal health in Kenya and emergency care in Nigeria.
Lives are saved when health systems work. That's why we're helping clinics go digital in Burundi, supporting maternity, malnutrition, and mental health care in Iraq, and equipping the next generation of African health leaders. See how innovation and partnership are driving impact where it matters most.
Grace Powell and Helmut Schauer turned decades of entrepreneurial success into a $1M commitment to Madiro's work. For them, health is a foundation of opportunity - and social entrepreneurship, the engine of prosperity. Their story shows how smart giving can transform lives and communities across Africa.
Every gift to Madiro helps break down barriers to health and prosperity—whether by fueling groundbreaking social enterprises across Africa or by equipping humanitarian partners with the tools to save lives in crisis. Together — whether through transformational gifts or everyday generosity — these contributions drive change that lasts.
Transformational Change
Philanthropy at scale fuels Madiro's ability to back visionary social entrepreneurs and strengthen health systems where the need is greatest. With a major gift, an introduction, or ideas that expand our reach, you can help bring lifesaving care and lasting prosperity to millions.
Every contribution makes an important impact. Whether it's $200, $20,000 or $2M, your generosity drives innovation, strengthens health systems, and opens access to lifesaving care. Together, we can create opportunities and transform lives across the continent.
Madiro invests in early-stage social enterprises in Sub-Saharan Africa that are tackling critical health challenges through innovation. Alongside patient capital, we provide technical and strategic support to help scale impact, create jobs, and expand access to healthcare. If your work aligns with our focus, we’d love to connect.
