Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
DONA International’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee has embarked on a journey of exploring the many facets of being intercultural with the goal of amplifying all doulas and the families they serve worldwide. We feel strongly that we all have a great deal to learn. With great expectation, we seek to bring forth programs and opportunities that will enrich our doulas and the communities they serve. Cultural, racial, ethnic and ability diversity along with understanding is a necessity as we look to achieve birth equity.
DONA International’s Statement on Anti-Racism and Strategies for DONA Members
Join us as our four committees working toward health and birth equity:
- LGBTQIA+ Committee
- Black Mother-Baby Committee
- Accessibility Committee
- Military Committee
Signature Program:
I.M.P.A.C.T. Program
Our DEI Committee
Kelli Brien
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Toni Curtis
Black Mother-Baby Committee Chairperson
Aubrey Williams
Military Chairperson
Black Mother-Baby resources for you to explore:
Articles:
- Evidence-based birth article on Racial Disparities
- Supporting the Physical and Mental Health of New and Expectant Black Mothers
Videos:
- Risk Factor with ROOTT (Jessica Roach)
- the AMERICAN dream with Jennie Joseph (midwife)
- Midwives Saving Black Lives | More in Common
- Race, Gender + Gynecology with Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens
- When Doulas Use Equity as The Secret Sauce, You Have a Recipe for Life with Natalie Burke
Self-Assessments/Test:
Toolkit:
The I.M.P.A.C.T. Program
The 2022 I.M.P.A.C.T open applications concluded on October 31, 2021. Thank you for all who applied!
DONA International is committed to developing an organization that fosters anti-racism and cultural sensitivity for our members & the families and communities that we serve. To contribute to the many efforts to eradicate the perinatal mortality crisis in the U.S. we recognize an immediate need to helping to diversify the doula profession.
We aim to make an I.M.P.A.C.T. which stands for:
Improving
Maternal health
Practices &
Advocacy through
Certification &
Training
Learn more about the I.M.P.A.C.T program here
Military birthing resources for you to explore:
Articles:
- Pilot program to cover doula services under Tricare
- New parent support program for military families
Videos:
LGBTQIA+ resources for you to explore:
VIDEOS:
GUIDES:
Abilities resources for you to explore:
VIDEOS:
