Founded in 2017, the Atlanta Doula Collective began as a volunteer-driven initiative aimed at addressing disparities in Black maternal healthcare. This grassroots movement for Black maternal health has evolved into the dynamic, multifaceted Georgia Black Doula Network and Training Institute. This expansion includes Georgia’s largest directory of Black Birth Workers, training and mentorship programs to expand the doula workforce and improve maternal health outcomes, community education and training alongside direct client support.
As the leading Black woman-owned and operated network and directory of Black and Indigenous birth workers in Georgia, the Georgia Black Doula Network and Training Institute remains dedicated to eradicating maternal and infant mortality experienced by Black families in the state of Georgia and improving maternal health outcomes by ensuring every family has access to affordable doula care.
Over the next five years, the Georgia Black Doula Network and Training Institute plan to expand their reach to 28 metro Atlanta counties, focusing on areas with higher populations of Black and Indigenous individuals who currently lack access to maternal health services.
Website: Georgia Black Doula Network and Training Institute – formerly Atlanta Doula Collective.