Riyo Foundation
Empowering Mothers. Uplifting Youth.
Bringing accessible health education, preventive wellness, healthcare navigation, and youth mentorship directly to underserved families in Omaha.
"Every family deserves access to health, opportunity, and a community that lifts them up."
Riyo Foundation was born from a simple truth: when families have access to health, knowledge, and opportunity, entire communities flourish. We serve underserved, low-income individuals and families in Omaha — bringing accessible health education, preventive wellness programs, healthcare navigation, community resources, and youth career mentorship directly into the communities that need them most.
Our StoryWhat We Do
Programs Built Around You
Family Support & Resource Navigation
One-on-one support helping low-income families in Omaha access healthcare, education, employment, housing, and community resources — with a dedicated advocate by their side.
Community Health & Wellness
Health education, preventive care, nutrition, mental wellness, and community outreach to support healthier families across Omaha.
Youth Healthcare Mentorship
Healthcare-focused mentorship matching Omaha youth with health professionals — including career shadowing, college prep, and healthcare pathway coaching.
Riyo 1:1 Healthcare Coaching
Connecting low-income youth with healthcare professionals who understand their journey. One student. One mentor. One clear path forward.
Community Voices
What Others Say About Riyo Foundation
“Riyo didn't just help me find a doctor. They helped me find my voice. For the first time, I felt like I belonged somewhere.”
Fatima A.
Mother of three, arrived from Somalia in 2022
“The 1:1 coaching program changed everything for me. My coach had walked the same path — she understood exactly what I was going through and helped me get into nursing school.”
Hodan M.
Nursing student, Youth Program participant
“Before Riyo, I did not know where to start. They helped me enroll my children in school, find a job, and connect with other mothers who understood my journey.”
Amina K.
Family Case Management participant
“The Leadership Academy gave me confidence I never knew I had. I stood up and spoke in front of 200 people. My mother cried. I cried. Riyo made that possible.”
Safia O.
Youth Leadership Academy graduate
“Riyo Foundation fills a gap that no other organization in our city was filling. They meet families where they are — with dignity, patience, and real results.”
Maria T.
Volunteer & Community Advocate
A Story of Resilience
"Riyo didn't just help me find a doctor. They helped me find my voice. For the first time, I felt like I belonged somewhere."
Fatima A. — Mother of three, arrived from Somalia in 2022
Fatima joined our Maternal Health program while pregnant with her youngest child. Today, she volunteers as a peer mentor for newly arrived mothers.
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Your support changes lives.
Every contribution — large or small — helps a mother access healthcare, learn a new language, or find safety in a new country. Join us in building a world where no mother is left behind.