by Nakeenya Wilson | Jun 11, 2026 | Blog
Dear community, Summer is here. For many of us, that brings schedule changes, childcare shifts, and hopefully a bit more space to find respite and spend time with our loved ones. We hope you’re finding moments of rest wherever you can, especially as we all...
by Lili Morris | May 29, 2025 | Blog
There are big changes coming to Funders for Birth Justice and Equity. Before we look ahead, let’s look back. A Look Back: The Origins of Our Work In the early 2010s, a small group of funders came together around a shared concern: the U.S. maternity care system...
by Lili Morris | May 29, 2025 | Blog
We’re excited to share transformative updates from Funders for Birth Justice and Equity (FBJE). Over the past year, we’ve reimagined our leadership, deepened our commitment to equity, and launched new ways for community leaders and funders to lead together. From our...
by Betsy McNamara | Feb 2, 2023 | Blog
This article originally appeared on the Grantmakers In Health website. There has long been a movement of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) birth and reproductive justice leaders addressing the impact of racism and oppression on pregnant and birthing...
by Betsy McNamara | Jan 26, 2023 | Blog
This blog was first published in Colorado Politics. In this post-Roe v. Wade world that we live in, if you’re still only talking about abortion you’re missing the full scope of the issue. This week, community-based lawyers and funders hosted a webinar to illustrate...
by Betsy McNamara | Jan 5, 2023 | Blog
After ten years, Midwifery Funders Group has changed its name to Funders for Birth Justice and Equity. Why now? First, some history. In 2007, one anonymous individual donor set out to support the midwifery model of care through the Transforming Birth Fund. This donor...
