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! 💛

📢 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

Central to our vision at WAJAMAMA is continuous capacity-building not just for our program participants, but for our team as well. 💪🏿 We were so proud to see our very own Inaara Merani representing WAJAMAMA Community Health at The New Africa Fund Venture Philanthropy (VP) Grantee Workshop in Kigali, Rwanda last week! This gathering of changemakers was an incredible opportunity to exchange knowledge, strengthen resource mobilization strategies, and reinforce the importance of creating safe, inclusive spaces. 🌍 As WAJAMAMA continues to grow, we remain committed to strengthening our team’s capacity and fostering a culture of continuous learning to support professional growth. By building strong internal structures and investing in our people, we ensure that our impact remains sustainable and community-driven. 🚀✨ A huge thank you to The New Africa Fund for organizing such an enriching week! 🙌🏿 #ContinuousLearning #CapacityBuilding #SocialImpact #Diversity #CommunityHealth #WAJAMAMAStrong ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ICYMI: Inaara was featured in a RIPPLE of CHANGE article for International Women’s Day, highlighting women who are #AcceleratingAction in their daily lives. Read the article here https://lnkd.in/g6Fd33X7 ✨

We are beyond THRILLED to announce that our Founder and CEO, Nafisa Jiddawi, has been accepted into the Segal Family Foundation African Visionary Fellowship (AVF)! 🌍 The AVF was created to challenge the status quo in development—where organizations led by expatriates historically grew twice as fast as those led by Africans, Segal Family Foundation started the AVF in 2017 to disrupt this paradigm and push local leaders to the forefront of development. 💪🏿 Alongside her cohort, over this two-year fellowship, Nafisa will have access to: ☘️ Capacity: peer support, cohort workshops, and 1:1 coaching ☘️ Community: connections with a community of donors and doers ☘️ Connection: a community of like-minded changemakers At WAJAMAMA Community Health, we couldn't be more proud! Nafisa's leadership and vision continue to propel our mission forward, and we can't wait to see the incredible impact she makes through this fellowship. 💛 #SFF #WAJAMAMAStrong #AVF #SFFrockstars #AfricanVisionaryFellowship #AfricanVisionaryFellow ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you recognize any other changemakers in this cohort? Comment and tag them below! ✨

Celebrating Nafisa and WAJAMAMA Community Health on International Women’s Day Yesterday, I had the privilege of spending the day with Nafisa, the Founder and CEO of Wajamama, learning about the incredible impact she is making in Zanzibar. Wajamama is transforming maternal health—not just in the city, but also in remote areas where access to care is limited. One of the most heartbreaking realities I learned is that 50 children die in Zanzibar every week due to maternal health challenges. Some newborns don’t even get the chance to see the world because of gaps in care. Nafisa is changing that through her work in the island, she is: 1. Providing quality maternal health care to ensure women safely carry their pregnancies to term. 2. Supporting women through their postnatal journey, equipping them with knowledge and resources. 3. Driving systemic change by engaging policymakers to prioritize maternal health. Nafisa is not just creating impact—she is building a sustainable solution that will outlive all of us. It was an honor to spend the day with her, not just as a Segal Family Foundation’s #AfricanVisionaryFellow but as a true changemaker. On this International Women’s Day, I celebrate Nafisa for her vision, leadership, and her dedication to ensuring that women receive the health care they deserve. To all the #women working to create lasting change—your work matters, and the world is better because of you. #HappyInternationalWomensDay! #IWD2025 #MaternalHealth #WomenLeadingChange #Wajamama #Impact Edith Mwasha Bright Shitemi Jackie Odhiambo Mary Kibai

On this International Women's Day, I want to celebrate our Development and Marketing Fellow, Inaara Merani, who is truly an inspiring powerhouse! Be sure to read this article on RIPPLE of CHANGE that showcases her remarkable work at WAJAMAMA Community Health. 🌸 I am incredibly proud of the women I have the privilege to work alongside, who devote so much of their time to advancing WAJAMAMA's mission and vision. Together, we continue to #AccelerateAction for the communities we serve! Where would I be without you all? Alessia Lombardo SAYUNI JEREMIAH Dr. Alice Elton Jacqueline Owden Jackline Ndombele Emilia Montalvo Christie Civetta Tamara Goldschmidt Christina Marea Lauren Arrington, CNM, DNP, FACNM Ashley Gresh Mara Evans Inaara Merani Moira Hennessey Constance Mao and many others who are not on LinkedIn! WAJAMAMA Family & Women's Health WAJAMAMA Family & Women's Health