WAJAMAMA Community Health

“We come here, we’re happy, and we’ve learned to take care of ourselves.” ✨ Hear what one of the Mamas in Kajengwa had to say about how our Group Care Model (GCM) has positively impacted her pregnancy 🌼 Through shared stories and support, and collective knowledge from the Clinical Community Facilitators (CCFs) and program participants, GCM creates a safe space where Mamas can grow stronger together 🌱 Visit the link in our bio to learn more about GCM and how you can get involved! 💛

Next week our Founder and CEO, Nafisa Jiddawi, will be attending the Skoll World Forum in Oxford, UK, joining global changemakers to explore bold, collaborative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. 🌍 Attending alongside the Echoing Green community, Nafisa looks forward to connecting with like-minded individuals and engaging in transformative discussions on reproductive, maternal, and child health and the crucial role of the healthcare workforce in driving equitable change. 💡 The Forum features an inspiring lineup of speakers, including: 🌟 Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and founder of the Malala Fund 🌟 Trevor Noah, comedian and founder of the Trevor Noah Foundation 🌟 Mark Suzman, CEO of the Gates Foundation 🌟 Dr. Denis Mukwege, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and founder of Panzi Hospital and Foundation We are incredibly proud to have Nafisa representing WAJAMAMA, contributing to vital conversations that align with our mission. 🙌🏿 #Skoll #SkollWorldForum #Conference #ChangeMakers #GlobalLeaders #CreativeSolutions #WorldProblems #Oxford #WAJAMAMAStrong --------------------------------------------------------------- 📍Are you at Skoll this week? Follow & reach out to Nafisa to connect!

We can't wait to watch Nafisa Jiddawi chat alongside Kevin L. Brown and some other incredible changemakers at Skoll World Forum next week! Stay tuned for more updates on her attendance at this year's conference! Echoing Green Segal Family Foundation #WAJAMAMAStrong #BookLaunch #ChangeMakers #Skoll #SkollWorldForum #Conference # --------------------------------------------------------------- If you'll be at Skoll and are interested in hearing from this panel, make sure to join the waiting list!

Did you know that in Zanzibar, on average, pregnant women only attend two out of eight WHO-recommended prenatal checkups? 🤰🏾 Due to a lack of understanding about one's healthcare journey, as well as a lack of trust in the healthcare system, many women do not return to receive antenatal care – this can have dire consequences. 💭 Our flagship Group Care Model (GCM) was designed to tackle these challenges and is revolutionizing maternal and child health outcomes in economically marginalized communities in Zanzibar. We collaborate closely with our program participants to build capacity and support their reproductive health journeys, ensuring that they receive holistic care at every stage of life. As a result of our holistic healthcare model, 96% of Group Care mamas attended the recommended eight or more prenatal visits. As we continue to grow, we are motivated to continue equipping mamas with the knowledge and tools to manage their holistic wellbeing. 💪🏿✨ Learn more about our GCM in the reel below! #WAJAMAMAStrong #Pregnancy #Maternity #MaternalHealth #WomensHealth #ReproductiveHealth #GroupCare #GCM #Zanzibar ---------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want to get more involved with WAJAMAMA's work? Visit https://lnkd.in/g_cfmQQg 🙌🏿

It takes a village to reshape the future of health. 🌍 Check out the reel below, which highlights one of our facilitated teacher training sessions at Kizimkazi Secondary School this month. Through our sustainable Training-of-Trainers (ToT) model, nine teachers were trained to deliver our Well-Girl program and become champions of menstrual health and hygiene (MHH), mental health, and nutrition. With this training, these teachers will not only equip students with essential knowledge about their holistic wellbeing, but will also break down stigmas associated with these topics. 📚 This is how we’re reshaping the future! ✨ #WAJAMAMA #WAJAMAMAStrong #Education #GirlsEducation #HolisticWellBeing #TrainingofTrainers #TeacherTraining #FacilitatedLearning #CapacityBuilding ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interested in what we're doing day-to-day? Follow us on Instagram @wajamama_foundation and @wajamama_zanzibar, or click here: https://lnkd.in/gEuGJEYe

📢 Our team is growing at WAJAMAMA Community Health and we’re looking for passionate Community Clinical Facilitators! 💡 As a freelance facilitator (1-2x per week), you’ll play a key role in supporting pregnant and postpartum women at public Reproductive and Child Health clinics and community spaces. You’ll facilitate structured group workshops based on our care model, ensuring that women receive evidence-based health education, peer support, and clinical care referrals when needed. Who Should Apply? ✅ Education: Diploma in nursing, midwifery, clinical medicine, psychology, or a related field – new graduates are encouraged to apply! ✅ Experience: Prior experience in maternal health, adolescent health, reproductive health, or mental health is a plus Skills & Attributes: ✔️ Strong interpersonal & communication skills ✔️ Ability to facilitate group discussions & peer-learning activities ✔️ Fluent in Kiswahili & English ✔️ Comfortable working in clinical & community settings ✔️ Willing to undergo training & work flexibly in a team environment 📅 Deadline: March 28, 2025 📩 Send your CV & motivation letter to jackline.ndombele@wajamama.com The entire job posting can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g3MjWB3a We look forward to hearing from all applicants 🙏🏿 #WAJAMAMAStrong #Zanzibar #TZ #WomensHealth #GirlsHealth #NGO #CommunityAwareness #Facilitation #Hiring #WeAreHiring #WorkWithUs

Thank you Segal Family Foundation for spotlighting our Founder and CEO, Nafisa Jiddawi, for her groundbreaking and inspiring work at @WAJAMAMA Community Health. ✨ Nafisa’s acceptance into the African Visionary Fellowship (AVF) is a testament to her commitment to transforming maternal and child health outcomes in Zanzibar. We can’t wait to see the incredible strides she makes during this two-year fellowship! 💛 #AVF #AfricanVisionaryFellowship #SFF #SegalFamilyFoundation #AfricanVisionaries #ContinuousGrowth #Learning #Growth #Changemakers #LocalLeaders #WomensHealth ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about our achievements and goals at WAJAMAMA by visiting www.wajamama.org 🙌🏿

Thank you funding with trust for highlighting our Founder and CEO, Nafisa Jiddawi, and WAJAMAMA Community Health as part of your Women's History Month series! ✨ We are grateful for your recognition and your amplification of our work, and we join you in celebrating the other incredible changemakers mentioned in this post who are creating systemic change in their communities 💪🏿💛 #Changemakers #WomensHistoryMonth #LocalLeaders #WomensHealth #GirlsHealth ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want to get more involved with WAJAMAMA's work? Visit https://lnkd.in/g_cfmQQg 🙌🏿

Teaching children about their holistic wellbeing is a lifelong gift and is more important than ever to navigate the world we live in now. ✨ We recently conducted a Well-Girl training at the British School of Zanzibar using our new facilitated learning materials–what an inspiring and fun time for all involved! At WAJAMAMA, we are committed to creating safe and supportive spaces for all children, especially young girls and women before pregnancy. 🤝🏿 If you’d like to improve the wellbeing of the people you work with or around, our Reproductive Health and Accessibility team tailors these sessions and workshops for individuals and groups of all ages. 🗣️ DM us or email us at marketing@wajamama.com to get more info 😌 #WAJAMAMAStrong #MentalHealthAwareness #WomensHealth #MentalHealthMatters #KidsMentalHealth #KidsMentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthisHealth  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We’ve now reached over 2000 followers on our LinkedIn page – thank you to everyone who has followed along on our journey with us! If you haven’t done so already, follow us to learn more about how we’re revolutionizing maternal and reproductive healthcare in Zanzibar. 🙌🏿

🤝🏿 “Knowledge shared is impact multiplied.” 🤝🏿 In February, we conducted a two-day training for 10 coaches from MIMA Zanzibar, an organization that empowers young people and women in Zanzibar through sports, leadership development, and community engagement. How we are strengthening community health:  🌟 WAJAMAMA facilitates local health leader training → Knowledge spreads → More women and girls access vital health education → Improved health outcomes for all. This training covered menstrual health and hygiene (MHH), nutrition, and mental health, aligning with our commitment to integrating disability and accessibility inclusion into our programs and training. Just like the mentorship and supervision we offer our WAJAMAMA facilitators, we will continue supporting MIMA coaches by providing additional guidance as they implement our new facilitated learning materials in their sessions. 📚 #WAJAMAMA #WAJAMAMAStrong #CommunityHealth #MenstrualHealth #GirlsHealth #WomensHealth #LocalLeaders #KnowledgeSharing ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Missed our other updates during February? Read our monthly newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gYmjngXP