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Boston Ujima Project Inc. is excited to welcome The BirthingHeirs Project to the Ujima Good Business Alliance (UGBA). Founded by lifelong Boston resident Joyce Clark, The BirthingHeirs Project supports Black and Brown families in Boston through doula services, lactation education, and community health initiatives. A doula since 1998, Joyce was inspired by her own birthing experiences and trained at the Cambridge Birth Center. She is also a lactation educator with Vital Village, combining expertise to provide holistic family support.
Joyce’s contributions to Ujima extend beyond her role as a founder of BirthingHeirs. She is a member of Ujima’s Community Standards Committee, where she champions health equity. With a steadfast commitment to uplifting Boston’s communities, Joyce brings her wealth of experience and passion to the UGBA, fostering collaboration and co-creation among members.
In December 2024, our Community Standards Committee joyously extended an invitation to The BirthingHeirs Project to join the UGBA, which they graciously accepted. The Community Standards Committee was excited by their outstanding good business practices, including:
Ujima Participation: Founder Joyce Clark says being a part of the Alliance “would benefit both of us because doulas have become a large part of the equity tree right now in maternal and health. It's a knowledge base that everyone should have if you have a family, or are thinking of having a family. And so the benefit is just having the knowledge of that and understanding the impact especially in marginalized communities."
Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Workforce: BirthingHeirs library is welcoming to all birthing persons & families. You will find educational materials, and resources specific to LGBTQIA birthing, chest feeding & doulas trained for the community.
Product or Service Mission: BirthingHeirs believes in creating a safe and inclusive space that welcomes Black and brown aspiring doulas from all backgrounds and experiences. They are committed to creating a resource library that represents the diversity of the communities they serve, and they recognize the importance of this diversity for both their clients and doulas. They value collaboration and partnerships with other birth workers and organizations to share knowledge, resources, and expertise in supporting aspiring doula communities.
Join us in welcoming The BirthingHeirs Project to the UGBA!