Champion of Women’s Health • Founder of the Safe Motherhood Foundation • Diplomat & Visionary Leader
About Callista Mutharika
Her Excellency Callista Jennie Mutharika is a Malawian leader, diplomat, and humanitarian known for her passionate advocacy for women’s rights, maternal health, and safe motherhood. As a former First Lady of Malawi, she played a pivotal role in improving access to healthcare for women and children across the nation.
Through the Callista Mutharika Safe Motherhood Foundation, she continues to empower women, train midwives, and promote health education in communities, ensuring that every mother has a safe and dignified childbirth experience.
Safe Motherhood Foundation
The Callista Mutharika Safe Motherhood Foundation (CMSMF) works to reduce maternal and infant mortality in Malawi. The foundation emphasizes education, access to healthcare, and empowerment of rural women.
Under Callista’s leadership, the foundation collaborates with hospitals, trains skilled birth attendants, and provides pre- and post-natal care. It also supports reproductive health education and economic empowerment for women through small-scale initiatives.
Current Role
Her Excellency Callista Mutharika currently serves as High Commissioner of Malawi to Kenya. In her diplomatic role, she promotes regional cooperation, trade, and development, while continuing to advocate for women’s empowerment and youth leadership.
She remains a respected voice for gender equality and maternal health across Africa, continuing her mission of improving the lives of mothers and children through compassionate leadership.
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Achievements
Founded the Callista Mutharika Safe Motherhood Foundation.
Reduced maternal mortality through education and improved healthcare access.
Collaborated with WHO and UNICEF on women’s health programs.
Served as Malawi’s Minister of Tourism, Wildlife, and Culture.
High Commissioner to Kenya, fostering regional diplomacy and development.
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