About Us
Vision: Inspiring change, improving lives, one community at a time.
About SMAfrica
The Story of SMAfrica — From a Simple Idea to a Renewed Movement. In 2014, a simple but powerful idea was born in the heart of a young woman who believed deeply in the potential of youth.
How can we provide psychological support and motivation to help Sudanese high school students succeed — with confidence — in their exams?
From this spark, a remarkable journey began.
Sudan Motivation Area — an entirely volunteer-driven community initiative — came to life. A dedicated team of volunteers worked tirelessly across Sudan, bringing hope and ambition to students. Thousands of young people participated, and with each passing year, more volunteers joined the cause.
As the initiative grew, so did the need to broaden its impact and strengthen its structure. Through a critical phase of organizational development, new programs in psychosocial support were introduced, laying a stronger and more sustainable foundation.
Like any bold journey, challenges arose. From 2021 to 2023, the initiative entered a period of pause — a time for reflection, learning, and rebuilding. But this was not an end — it was a warrior’s rest.
Then came the 10th anniversary — and with it, a powerful new beginning.
In 2024, the initiative returned with a renewed identity:
SMAfrica for Youth Empowerment & Health Innovation — with a fresh mission and an expanded vision that reaches beyond Sudan to the entire African continent.
Our Core Pillars Today
• Psychosocial Empowerment
• Youth Skills Development
• Innovation in Health — both digital and community-based
Milestones Along the Journey
• Impacting over 200,000 direct beneficiaries through diverse activities
• Training and empowering thousands of young volunteers
• Signature projects include:
◦ Student Empowerment Project — supporting over 100,000 students
◦ Mental Hygiene Initiative — delivered across 13 states, reaching 78,000+ participants, and providing 15,000+ individual counseling sessions
Looking Ahead
SMAfrica is building more conscious, healthier communities — through youth-led innovation — aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Africa’s Agenda 2063.
About the Founder
Dr. Mehad Nasreldin — physician, social activist, and the driving force behind SMAfrica. Since day one, she has believed that positive change begins with empowered youth — and continues to lead the movement with unwavering vision and inspiring spirit.
SMAfrica is more than just an initiative.
It is a living journey of hope — built on the belief in human potential to create lasting impact.
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Our Mission
Integrate individual, community, and health development to enhance quality of life and increase productivity