TANZANIA
January 9 - 19th, 2024 (full)
January 31 - February 9th, 2024 (full)
More trip dates for summer 2024 coming soon
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Join the waitlist by clicking here, or apply below now to be the first priority when new trip dates are announced!
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.
We have established 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 cultural competency, curiosity, respect, compassion, and knowledge.
The Investment
Tuition: $3750
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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
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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 needs 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.
READ ME FIRST
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All upcoming announced trips are currently full.
We will be releasing more 2024 dates this fall.
Once you apply, you will be invited to join a webinar information session to learn all about the program, meet other birthworkers, and share more about yourself.
After the information session, you will be first to know of future trip dates and will have priority to reserve a spot.
After you select a trip, you will have an additional Zoom call with your program facilitator.
If you have questions, feel free to email wombsoftheworld@gmail.com
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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.
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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.
Application Fee: $50
​Your application fee goes into our SCHOLARSHIP FUND to make our programs more accessible to all.
Want to contribute even more?? DONATE TO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND HERE
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Look out for our email about the upcoming informational webinars.
Thank you so much for your interest! We can't wait to meet you!
