The Mission
Offering an eleven-day Immersive Program for birthworkers (doulas, midwives, L&D nurses) in Karatu, Tanzania, focused on enabling birth professionals from around the world to serve the local women and gain hands-on experience during labor and delivery in a foreign setting.
This will be our fifth trip working in these clinics. We have developed long-lasting relationships with the staff and we have many exciting developments coming into fruition. More will be announced as it develops!!
From experience, this trip is completely life-changing. From working in the clinics and breaking down our understanding of women and birth, to the culture shock of the region, to birthworkers coming together, this is for your mind, body, and soul.
The entire objective of our work as birthworkers is to be of service, with respect, compassion, and knowledge.
The Investment
Tuition: $3450
Includes:
Everything from the time you land to the time you leave
All Room & Board
All Meals
Transportation
Clinic Doula Service
Safari Day Trip
All Birth Workshops
Doula Preparation Curriculum
Does Not Include:
Airfare
Entry Volunteer Visa
Immunizations (optional)
Travel Insurance
Souvenirs
Tips for our hosts
The Vision
The birthworkers/doulas will offer their services for a total of five days in two different clinics, working directly with women and their newborns. The doulas will transcend language barriers and share their skill sets. Humbly, they will have an open heart and learn from the resiliency of the African mothers, not trying to replace African birth culture in any way. We are there to serve and love.
Specifics for this trip as far as lodging, we will stay in a beautiful home with a wonderful team there to take care of us. Delicious and nutritious meals will be provided. Dietary restrictions can be met!
Our daily schedule will look like us starting each day with a morning meditation and a themed yoga practice, eat breakfast, spend the day in the clinic, return home, debrief from that day, share stories, relax, enjoy dinner, and rest.
Two of the days will be devoted to play! We will spend time with local tribes to learn from their birth rituals.
Time outside of the clinic will be culturally rich yet relaxing. We will go on safari and we have a surprise planned for our last day.
TO APPLY, PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW
If you have questions feel free to email wombsoftheworld@gmail.com
What we are looking for in a doula: A giving heart, an open mind, a humble spirit, adaptable energy, an eagerness to learn, and called to serve.
We accept doulas who have completed their training. You do not need to be experienced or certified, but you must know how to confidently respect your scope of practice.
Once we review your application, we will set up a ZOOM or FACETIME interview to get to know you better and answer your questions.
Application Fee: $50
This fee supports Wombs of the World’s administration and unlocks the door to continuous email and phone support until our departure!
There are only a limited number of spots available. We will follow up and request a time to meet you via video chat to answer more questions and further the application process.
Thank you so much for your interest! We can't wait to meet you!
