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2022
We partner with the African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Prevention Initiative to host four perinatal mental health education and awareness events for birthworkers and for pregnant people, parents and their support network. Annual Conference: Whole Person Perinatal Mental Health Care with April Charlo, Sydney Curls, Pilar M’Hat Grant. We launch the Black Birthworkers Community (BBW) Initiative. A direct response from participants at our 2021 conference seeking additional safe and sacred spaces for Black birthworkers to learn, connect, network and celebrate. From its inception, BBW uses a co-design model with a 12-person Advisory Council representing doulas, executives, mental health providers and community advocates. Today, we continue to emphasize participatory leadership— decisions driven with, not for, community.
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This is the first time I shared an idea and watched it come to life. This is what co-design means—our voices moving directly into action.
- BBW Advisory Council Member
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Context & Climate
Community
Peer Support
Policy & Advocacy
Storytelling
Training
Organization
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