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Membership Collective
Making Everlasting Change

Olomo Abiye Global Membership

At Ọlọ́mọ Ló L'ayé, we champion an egalitarian approach to pregnancy care, believing that everyone involved – including parents, families, communities, healthcare providers, and birth workers – deserves a voice and a seat at the table. Our mission is to expose, equip, and empower those within our membership tiers. By abolishing hierarchical structures and valuing each person's unique knowledge and experience, we can re-establish best practices that are respectful, effective, and tailored to individual needs.

As a member of the Ọlọ́mọ Abiye Global Membership, you'll be part of a powerful network actively shaping the future of maternal healthcare. We foster a collaborative environment that breaks down hierarchical structures and elevates the diverse wisdom of all stakeholders. Membership with Ọlọ́mọ Ló L'ayé offers a wealth of invaluable benefits:

Benefits of Membership

  • Community Support Networks: Connect with a vibrant community through online and in-person support groups, fostering solidarity and shared learning.

  • Exclusive Educational Opportunities: Gain privileged access to webinars, workshops, and conferences, expanding your knowledge base in equitable and culturally sensitive care.

  • Collective Advocacy Power: Participate in impactful advocacy campaigns and initiatives that champion equitable healthcare and social justice for all.

  • Specialized Ìyèniyun Training (Precious Mothers): Immerse yourself in Ọlọ́mọ Ló L'ayé's signature training programs, meticulously crafted to restore and repair traditional birth practices while adapting to the specific cultural understandings of diverse communities globally. Our trainings include foundational knowledge for everyone including family members, doulas, and doctors and specialized pathways for birth professionals and aspiring Agbẹ̀bí.

  • Babalawo Guidance Network: Access a network of competent Babalawo trained in providing spiritual support and guidance to pregnant individuals and their families.

  • Active Committee Participation: Contribute your expertise and passion by joining committees focused on advocacy, education, community engagement, and more.

  • Shaping the Future Through Research and Feedback: Directly influence our programs and services by participating in surveys, focus groups, and research studies.

  • Global Reverse Missionary Opportunities: Join transformative cohorts with our Repair and Reconnect Initiative to engage in our unique “reverse missionary” work, experiencing and sharing knowledge across the Global North and South.

  • Sustainable Traditional Wisdom from "The Agbebi Kaakiri Aye": Benefit from the guidance and accountability of our Traditional/Cultural Abiye Advisory board – "The Agbebi Kaakiri Aye" – ensuring the preservation and respectful implementation of African teachings within our educational framework.

  • Professional Growth and Networking: Enjoy discounted conference rates with spiritual healers, access continued education opportunities, and connect with a network of like-minded practitioners and individuals.

* Reference for locations in the membership tiers​

  • Global South (Africa, Caribbean, South America, Certain parts of Asia and the Pacific Islands)

  • Global North (North America, Europe, Certain parts of Asia)

Become a Non-Voting Member

Membership Tiers

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Agbebi kaakiri Aye

"Midwives of all the world"

  • Agbebi from Osogbo Nigeria who partner directly with Ọlọ́mọ Ló L'ayé. These members help facilitate trainings and travel seminars.

$0/year

Folk dance

Abiyamon

"The Precious Mothers and Fathers" 

  • Located in the Global South 

  • Solo Birth Professional or Traditional Birth Organization

Donation Based/year

Two bullet points must apply

Stand Up Meeting

Awọn Alájọṣiṣẹ́pọ̀

"The people we are working with"

  • Located in the Global North

  • Ally (White and non-Black POC supporting the African Diaspora and Africa)

  • Birth Professionals who are directly associated with an organization/corporation

$250/year

Two Bullet Points must apply

Happy Portrait

Alabasepapo

"People that we will do it together with"

  • Located in the Global North 

  • Child of the African Diaspora

  • Trained Birth Professional (Midwife, Doula, Lactation Educator etc.) who is not associated with an organization 

$100/year

Two bullet points must apply

Students in Cafeteria

Akẹ́kọ̀ọ́

"Students"

  • Located in the Global North 

  • Student (A Birth Professional in training)

  • Aspiring Midwife

$50/year

Two bullet points must apply

Happy Family Portrait

Ẹbí àti Ará

"Family and friends"

  • Located in the Global South or North

  • Family members or Friends who are not trained or Student Birth Professionals 

  • Child of the African Diaspora, Africa, or  Indigenous 

$25/year

All bullet points must Apply  

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