Bridging the Gap: Improving Maternal Health for Black Communities Globally

Join us for an in-depth webinar exploring the persistent disparities in maternal health outcomes for Black women across the world — and the practical, community-driven solutions emerging to close these gaps.

This event is hosted by Fionita’s Project CIC in partnership with TibaSalama, highlighting innovations in digital maternal health from Tanzania alongside community-based initiatives in the UK and Africa.

Event Details

Date: 20 November 2025
Time: 6:00 pm (UK) / 8:00 pm (EAT)
Location: Online (Zoom) — link provided upon registration

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What to Expect

This webinar will bring together Black women experts and leaders in maternal health to discuss:
• Challenges faced by Black mothers globally
• Digital innovations improving access, including TibaSalama’s work in Tanzania
• Community-based models from Fionita’s Project CIC
• Solutions for improving safety, equity, and maternal outcomes

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Our Panel Includes

A powerful line-up of Black women professionals such as:
• A midwife and lactation specialist from Tanzania
• Perinatal and antenatal health specialists
• Maternal health founders and advocates
• Midwives and health visitors with frontline experience

Each panelist brings expertise from across the UK and Africa, offering diverse perspectives on strengthening maternal health systems.

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Who Should Attend
• Health professionals
• Community workers and advocates
• Digital health innovators
• Students and researchers
• Anyone passionate about improving maternal health outcomes for Black women

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Why Attend?

This webinar provides practical insights, lived experiences, and evidence-based strategies for building safer, more equitable maternal health systems — locally and globally.

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