About – St Magdalen Institute

A safe harbor for women and their children on the continent of Africa.

Our institute is dedicated to Restoring Broken Reeds.

To be the leading global bridge that empowers teenage mothers through high-quality vocational education, ensuring they can build successful careers while raising their children in a supportive environment..

Our Vision.

St. Magdalen Institute (SMI) is a global social enterprise committed to empowering teenage mothers through education, vocational training, and structured support systems. Founded in Finland, SMI leverages the strength of the Finnish education model to provide young mothers with practical skills, high school completion programs, and access to professional diplomas.

We operate by partnering with governments, vocational institutions, corporations, and NGOs to deliver accessible education that ensures young mothers can study while their infants receive proper care. Our approach creates sustainable employment, fuels economic independence, and helps reshape the future of teenage motherhood across Africa, South America, Asia, and beyond.

At SMI, we believe that motherhood should not be a barrier to education but a motivation for a better future.

Goals:

• Empowerment Through Vocational education degree programs of 2 and half years
Empower up to 500 teenage mothers annually by providing vocational skills/Diploma that open pathways to financial independence, confidence, and personal growth.

• Decent Job Placement Success: Achieve a 75% job placement rate for our graduates within six months of completing the Degree program, allowing them to find employment opportunities either within their home countries or abroad. These placements ensure that young mothers are self-sufficient contributors to their new communities, should they choose to live outside their home country, rather than dependents.

• Fostering Family Growth and Stability: Ensure that 100% of graduates can continue living in their home country if desired, allowing them to nurture and raise their children through all stages of growth. Our program promotes the stability and family connection critical to both mother and child, facilitating a balanced journey into adulthood and maturity.

• Pathways to Wealth Creation and Personal Autonomy: Equip each young woman with the skills and confidence to build wealth for herself and her children on her own terms. Graduates are empowered to embrace a future of self-determination and meaningful work.

• A Vision of Joyful Motherhood: Envision a world where children grow up happier, with less struggle, held in the arms of empowered mothers. St. Magdalen Institute graduates are given the tools to lead fulfilled lives with the freedom to cherish and nurture their children, creating stronger, happier community

Vision:

A Vision for Change Across Africa
• St. Magdalen Institute is not just an education center; it is a lifeline for young single mothers across Africa. We are committed to bringing quality Finnish vocational education to teenage mothers across Nigeria, Africa, and beyond. Our mission is to equip these young women with the skills, knowledge, and hope they need to rebuild their lives, uplift their families, and reshape their communities. I know what it’s like to be that girl on the streets, desperate for a second chance. And I am here to give them that chance.
If you educate a man you educate an individual, but if you educate a woman you educate a family & nation.. (Dr. James Emmanuel Kwegyir-Aggrey)

Here it is...

Mission:

SMI is dedicated to transforming the lives of teenage mothers by providing access to world-class Finnish vocational education and skill-based training. We collaborate with polytechnics, technical schools, and social services to create a seamless learning system that allows young mothers to complete their studies while ensuring their children receive proper care. Our mission is to break cycles of poverty, create sustainable employment opportunities, and empower young women globally—one country at a time.

Our mission is guided by three core pillars:

1. Educational Realignment: Supporting students in primary and secondary levels to catch up academically and re-align with their peers, with specialized assistance that helps balance academic tasks with the responsibilities of motherhood.

2. Mother-Child Connection: Understanding the unique needs of each young mother and her child, we believe in keeping them together. Our on-site daycare facilities provide a nurturing, engaging space where children can thrive in a creative learning environment, allowing mothers to focus on their education.

3. Skill-Based Learning: Creating a practical, skill-based curriculum to empower young mothers with vocational skills, entrepreneurial knowledge, and personal growth tools, fostering self-sufficiency and community impact.
• St. Magdalen Institute envisions a future where every teenage mother has the support, education, and confidence to achieve sustainable livelihoods and contribute to lasting, positive change within their communities

... to restore hope to widows and orphans, teen-mom, abandoned with child and young women affected in one way or the other with trafficking. I believe for this purpose he Has raised me.