We Empower Lives of Women
FMCH strives to support programmes focused on improving the physical and mental health of mothers.
We Strive to End Malnutrition
1 of 3 children in Indonesia suffered malnutrition. You can stop it. Donate Now!
The Smile We bring
Each smile of the kids is our power. We strive to make them happy for life.
Foundation for Mother and Child Health (FMCH Indonesia)
Foundation for Mother and Child Health (FMCH) Indonesia known as Yayasan Balita Sehat (YBS) Indonesia has established since 2001, is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in the field of community empowerment to improve the quality of healthy life for families, particularly for mother and children in Indonesia through the provision of various education, health and skill programs. About us
FMCH Indonesia’s vision is Tackling Malnutrition with the Various Way, Everyday!
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Hard Facts
- Approximately 733 million people worldwide faced hunger in 2023, equating to about 9.1% of the global population. This figure has remained largely unchanged since 2022 (FAO, 2024)
- 22.3% of children under five were stunted in 2022, totaling 148.1 million children globally (UNICEF-WHO-WB Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates, 2023)
- In 2023, 4.8 million children under five died, averaging 13,100 deaths per day. Leading causes included infectious diseases, preterm birth complications, and intrapartum-related complications (UNICEF, 2025)
- Approximately 1 in 5 women (20%) experience a mental health condition during pregnancy or within the first year after childbirth. Among these women, 20% report suicidal thoughts or engage in self-harm behaviors (WHO, 2022)
- In Indonesia, approximately 31% of children under five were stunted in 2023 (WFP USA, 2024)
FMCH Programs
Education
We aim to support families that living in poor and urban communities in Indonesia, We believe that pre-school education give underprivilaged children a head-start. The curriculum of one year academic has integrated between health education and national curriculum recommended by the government. Read more
Pre-Scool program (PAUD), Mobile Library (smart car & motor bike library)
Health
Basic health and nutritional education is one of the most important activities. We conduct anthropometric measurement for preschool children, nutrition consultation, and medical services. Moreover, we also educate women workers, cadres, teenager, and all productice-aged women. Generally, we increase the awareness about both physical and mental health to community. Read more
Health Education Session for Mothers, Days For Girls Indonesia, Nutrition Improvement, Pregnancy Care, Parenting Session, HERHealth Project, Young Worker Inclusion Training, Training for Community Health Workers
Income Generating Skills
Family economic status influences children's nutrition status indirectly. Thus, we nurture family in our communities with skill training once a week such as seewing and handicraft skill. We want them to have sustainable livelihood with their own skill provided by us. Read more
Soft-skilss training: sewing, recycling, knitting, and handicraft
