Resources

Curated resources on Black/African maternal health initiatives, organizations, databases, and digital collections

African & African Diaspora Organizations

AMREF Health Africa

Community-focused health initiatives, including maternal health.

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African Health Awareness Network (AHAN)

Engages youth and stakeholders in promoting social justice in health care through awareness, education, and advocacy

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African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF)

Funds and supports grassroots women’s organizations across West Africa, including maternal health initiatives.

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Women Advocates Research & Documentation Centre (WARDC)

Nigerian NGO advancing women’s rights, maternal health, and gender justice.

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Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA)

U.S.-based advocacy focused on Black maternal health.

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Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI)

Advocacy and resource hub with reports and publications.

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Databases & Data Resources

Maternal Health Task Force (MHTF) at Harvard Chan School

Repository of global research, toolkits, and policy briefs.

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Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS Program)

Country-level maternal and child health data.

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World Bank Data – Maternal Mortality Ratio

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Archives & Digital Collections

Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI)

Advocacy and resource hub with reports and publications.

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National Library of Medicine – History of Medicine Collections

Archives on maternal/child health history.

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Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)

Searchable archives including reproductive health histories.

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African Online Digital Library (AODL)

Open-access digital materials on African culture, society, and history, including health practices.

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