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.
Join us as our four committees working toward health and birth equity:
- LGBTQIA+ team,
- Black Mother-Baby team,
- Accessibility team, and
- Military team
Taiwo Ajao
Black Mother-Baby Team Chairperson
Black Mother-Baby resources for you to explore:
DONA International’s Statement on Anti-Racism and Strategies for DONA Members
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:
LGBTQIA+ resources for you to explore:
VIDEOS:
GUIDES:
Abilities resources for you to explore:
VIDEOS:
- Crip Camp (on Netflix)
BOOKS:
