Southern Birth Justice Network

A nonprofit organization

$4,080 raised by 45 donors

41% complete

$10,000 Goal

Rebuilding The Future of Birth Justice in Miami

Help Southern Birth Justice Network Renovate Our Birth & Wellness Center

Greetings Beloved Community,

We are overjoyed to share that Southern Birth Justice Network (SBJN) has officially closed the deal on the building for our Birth & Wellness Center in Miami-Dade County — a historic milestone made possible by community power and the unwavering belief of partners like The Miami Foundation, Birth Center Equity and Orchid Capital.

This is more than a building. It’s a sacred space where birth is honored, families are nurtured, and community healing takes root.

Now, we’re asking our village to help us to support us on this Give Miami Day by bringing us $10,000 closer to our bigger goal and open the doors of Miami’s first nonprofit Birth & Wellness Center.

Together, we can build the home that birth justice deserves.

Why This Birth Center Matters

Miami-Dade County faces one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in Florida disproportionately affecting Black, Brown, and low-income families. Birthing people encounter disrespect, neglect, and unsafe conditions far too often.

The SBJN Birth & Wellness Center will:

Provide care from midwives, doulas, and community healers — rooted in cultural humility, love, and safety.
Offer affordable prenatal, birthing, and postpartum care for families who deserve dignity and choice.
Serve as a training ground for the next generation of Black and Brown midwives and doulas.
Host educational workshops on birth justice, breastfeeding, and family wellness.
Welcome community members and small business owners as tenants who provide culturally grounded wellness services — from herbalists and bodyworkers to mental health practitioners and nutritionists — ensuring our care remains holistic and accessible.
Create economic opportunities by hiring local staff and birth workers from our own communities.
Offer a sanctuary — a place where families feel seen, respected, and loved.

This center will be a model for equitable maternal care — by us, for us, and rooted in the belief that liberation begins at birth.

A Vision Backed by Community

Our vision has been strengthened by the generous support of The Miami Foundation, who believe in our mission to create a world where all birthing people are safe, respected, and free. SBJN is a proud member of the CREO initiative.

Their partnership is a testament to what’s possible when we invest in community-led solutions that center love, safety, and cultural preservation.

But we can’t do it alone.

Your contribution — no matter the size — helps transform this vision into a reality.

How Your Donation Helps

Every dollar brings us closer to opening our doors.

$100 provides medical supplies for birthing suites.
$500 funds wellness classes for expectant mothers.
$1,000 helps furnish the Birth & Wellness Center and build a legacy of care.
$5,000+ supports the renovation of exam and birthing rooms.

Your donation isn’t just a gift — it’s an act of birth justice.

Our Call to You

Southern Birth Justice Network was founded on a simple but powerful truth: When communities lead, communities thrive. We are stronger together!

We’ve spent years training doulas and midwives supporting families, and advocating for equity in birth. Now, we have a home where that vision can live and grow — but we need our community’s help to bring it to life.

Donate today to help us raise $10,000 towards the renovation and sustainability of our Birth & Wellness Center. Share this campaign with your networks, friends, and family.

Join us in creating a Miami where every birth is sacred, every family is supported, and every community can thrive.

From Our Executive Director, Jamarah Amani

“This birth center represents more than a building — it’s a testament to the power of community organizing, the resilience of Black birth workers, and the belief that every person deserves to give birth in safety, dignity, and joy. We are building a future where liberation begins at birth.”

Join the Movement — Birth Justice Lives Here

Help us open the doors to our Birth & Wellness Center. Together, we can ensure that every family — regardless of race, income, or zip code — has access to safe, respectful, and culturally grounded care.

Donate today. Share widely. Be part of history.

Find more about our campaign and mission at www.southernbirthjustice.org

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Mission

Midwifery care is holistic, healing, and humanistic. It has a rich herstory and legacy in communities of color. Our vision is to make this care accessible to all peoples- especially Black, Brown, youth, immigrant, indigenous, LGBTQ+, low- income and other marginalized communities. Our mission is to expand Birth Justice by using story telling, popular education, and community organizing to improve access to midwifery and doula care.