Global Doula Project

Global Doula Project The Global Doula Project funds doula organizations and educates on the importance of doula support.

Sometimes, simple interventions can make a huge difference in outcomes. Like having a trained doula in the room to expla...
12/16/2025

Sometimes, simple interventions can make a huge difference in outcomes. Like having a trained doula in the room to explain options, hold space, and help families feel safe.

Or:
A friend forwarding this post.
Becoming a monthly donor (any amount helps!) to support doula training access.

Thanks to those who have given already, we’re already almost halfway to our $2,000 goal— so we have to ask, will you help us cross the finish line?!

Donate at the link below now:
https://bit.ly/4nH7w0r

“As a licensed psychologist, I understand the profound impact that social support has on mental health. But as a mom of ...
12/12/2025

“As a licensed psychologist, I understand the profound impact that social support has on mental health. But as a mom of three—including twins whose delivery was a traumatic experience—and as a daughter who walked alongside my mother in her final days, I also know this on a deeply personal level. Having someone to lean on during life’s most intense and stressful moments isn’t just helpful; it’s essential.

If you agree, please consider contributing to the Global Doula Training Directory seed fund so that more families can learn about the vital role doulas play and the irreplaceable support they provide. We are not meant to navigate these transformational times alone.”

We’re incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support during our campaign. Whether you donated, shared our posts, or simply took a moment to learn more about this work — thank you. Every gesture helps us move closer to a world where compassionate doula support is accessible to every family.

Our seed fund campaign is still open, and it’s not too late to help us build a future where no one has to walk through birth, postpartum, or end-of-life alone. 💛












12/09/2025

Every doula carries a story, a culture, a language, and a way of caring that comes from lived experience. And those differences aren’t obstacles.

They’re essential.

They shape how we show up, how we connect, and how families feel held during the most vulnerable moments of their lives.

That’s why the Global Doula Training Directory matters. It isn’t just a list — it’s a way to make training more visible, more inclusive, and more reflective of the diverse communities we serve.

For aspiring doulas, it can be a pathway to finding a program where they feel understood.

For funders and policymakers, it can bring long-overdue clarity.

And for the global doula community, it can help us strengthen each other rather than compete.

To build something this meaningful, we need voices from every corner of the world.

💬 Our next listening session is on December 15 (12PM Eastern time) and we’d love to have you there.

Whether you’re a doula, a trainer, a policymaker, or simply someone who cares about a more supported world, your perspective will help shape what this directory becomes.

Let’s build this together.
Let’s make sure every future doula can find training that truly feels like home.

Thank you for sharing your insights, Florencia Sabio of Quiero ser doula and European Doula Network (EDN)

Please register through the link in below. Hope to see you there!













12/05/2025

There are moments in life that change us forever — birth, postpartum, loss.

In our newest podcast episode, Regina Kelly explores how these “threshold moments” are more connected than we often realize… and how each one has the power to transform us from the inside out.

Her story is tender, insightful, and a reminder of why community and support matter at every stage of life.

🔗 Listen to the full conversation at the link in our bio.

















“Taking care of future generations is not a vacation.” 🚫🏖️Angela DelleFave, Administrator at Global Doula Project, knows...
12/02/2025

“Taking care of future generations is not a vacation.” 🚫🏖️

Angela DelleFave, Administrator at Global Doula Project, knows firsthand how often caregiving is dismissed and devalued, even as it holds families and communities together. Angela shares why she’s dedicated to expanding access to doula care:

“After I gave birth to my son, my boss asked me how my vacation from work was going. 🤦🏻‍♀️Caregiving should be recognized as important work, fundamental for our society. As long as people call it vacation, we are undervaluing the power of human connection.”

Please consider joining Angela this Giving Tuesday in uplifting caregiving and connection. You can make a donation to the Global Doula Training Directory, and/or:

💜 Share this message so more people understand that caregiving is essential work, not time off.

💜 Tag a doula or caregiver in your life to let them know their work is seen and valued.
















12/02/2025

It’s !

Today’s the day! In the next 24 hours, we’re looking to raise $2K to kickstart our innovative Doula Training Directory. Help us start the day strong by making a donation and/or reposting this video message from our Executive Director, Anne Kathryn!

Why donate? Right now, the doula training landscape is scattered. There’s no central place for aspiring doulas—especially from underrepresented communities—to find culturally aligned training, or for small, community-rooted programs to be visible alongside big-name organizations.

The Global Doula Training Directory will change that.

🔗 Please check the link in bio to support our fundraising campaign.

















“We are now living in a time where there is a large disconnect between life and the affordability of life.” 💸MaryBeth Ci...
12/01/2025

“We are now living in a time where there is a large disconnect between life and the affordability of life.” 💸

MaryBeth Cistolo Quinn, Board Member, shares why she supports Global Doula Project:

“Global Doula Project’s commitment to making doula support accessible to everyone is why I am here proudly serving on the board of directors. GDP is trying to bridge that gap and make sure that finances are not a barrier to people receiving the support they deserve. There are resources available that could improve the mortality rate for women giving birth, and there are resources available that would allow people to be heard and cared for at the end of life. Global Doula Project is raising awareness and bringing people and funders together to solve this problem, and it’s an honor to be a part of this organization and the change that is coming.”

Tomorrow, please join MaryBeth to help close the gap between life and the cost of living it:

💜 Help us build a tool to connect doulas to the right training program for them.

💜 Share this message so more doulas know how important their work is.




















“We all deserve to feel loved and honored and appreciated, and to feel calm and confident moving forward.” 🌺Golriz Golka...
12/01/2025

“We all deserve to feel loved and honored and appreciated, and to feel calm and confident moving forward.” 🌺

Golriz Golkar is a children’s book author living and working in Nice, France. She also gives the amazing gift of serving as an Advisor to the Global Doula Project.

Golriz says, “I care about this mission because I believe all people should be supported at these important moments of our lives, which are also moments of great transition and beauty.”

Please join with Golriz tomorrow, GivingTuesday, to help more people feel truly held in these moments of transition:

💜 Support the Global Doula Project’s latest initiative, the Global Doula Training Directory.

💜 Share this message so more people are supported at these important, beautiful moments in their lives.


















“Reaching the summit is always easier when someone is walking beside you.”  ⛰️🫱🏻‍🫲🏽Stephanie Castelli, M.A., Board Membe...
12/01/2025

“Reaching the summit is always easier when someone is walking beside you.” ⛰️🫱🏻‍🫲🏽

Stephanie Castelli, M.A., Board Member of Global Doula Project and Global Communications Specialist at Hitachi Energy (Genoa, Italy), is honored to serve because she believes in the power of compassionate presence during life’s most meaningful transitions. These moments shape families and communities, and they can transform lives.

Our goal at the Global Doula Project is to make sure they’re filled with care that’s respectful, informed, and profoundly human.

“I often find myself reflecting on the parallels between walking in the mountains and life itself. Both are full of peaks and valleys - some climbs feel effortless, others take everything you’ve got. That’s what doulas do: they walk alongside people during life’s most profound journeys, offering strength, reassurance, and advocacy when it matters most.”

Today is GivingTuesday! You can journey with Stephanie and the Global Doula Project:
💜 Donate to help build up our Global Doula Training Directory so more doulas can find the right training, rooted in empathy, advocacy, and connection.
💜 Reach out to tell us your stories or learn more about doula support!




















11/29/2025

Join us this as we raise funds to build the Global Doula Training Directory — a resource that will make doula training more visible, more accessible, and more equitable for communities around the world.

If you believe every family deserves compassionate support at birth and at the end of life, we invite you to join us.

Give what you can. Share if you can.
Help us build the village.
















11/27/2025

"We are in time where we are starting to recognize and scrutinize the maternal mortality rates and medical racism"

In this Giving Tuesday message, our board member Zaidee Rose shares why she’s deeply committed to the Global Doula Project and why this work matters now more than ever.

This year, we’re raising funds for something that could transform the future of doula care worldwide:

✨ The Global Doula Training Directory ✨

A public, transparent resource that will:
— help aspiring doulas find trainings that truly serve their communities
— give funders & policymakers clarity about the scope and quality of doula education
— highlight community-rooted programs often overlooked
— bring greater equity, visibility, and recognition to the doula profession

We believe this directory can strengthen the entire network of care — and help more families receive the compassionate support they deserve during birth, postpartum, and the end of life.

If Zaidee’s message speaks to you, we hope you’ll stand with us too.

💖 Support this year’s Giving Tuesday campaign
💖 Share this reel to help us reach more hearts
💖 Join us in building a more supported world

Together, we can make this possible.












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