Maziwa
Venture Overview
Maziwa Breastfeeding supports new mothers in developing markets by helping them balance breastfeeding and working. Founder Sahar Jamal, a former healthcare brand manager at Johnson & Johnson in Canada and the UK, brings global business expertise to maternal health access. Maziwa has launched the Wema breast pump and is training Community Breastfeeding Ambassadors to provide lactation support across emerging markets.
Website: maziwabreastfeeding.com
Venture Issue Area: Health & Wellness
Venture Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya
Venture Founder
Sahar Jamal is the Founder & CEO of Maziwa Breastfeeding, a social enterprise that supports new mothers in developing markets with balancing breastfeeding and working. Prior to this, Sahar worked in healthcare brand management at companies like Johnson & Johnson in Canada and the UK. Sahar was born in Vancouver, and her parents are from Tanzania and India, informing her passion for emerging markets. She has a BCOM and BA Dual Degree from Queen's University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management. In her free time, Sahar enjoys running, yoga, live music, and reading.
