Black Star: Sandra Igwe
Founder of Motherhood Group
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Sandra Igwe is a prominent advocate for Black maternal health, a TEDx speaker, and the Founder of The Motherhood Group, a social enterprise dedicated to enhancing the Black maternal experience. The organization offers community-based events, training workshops, peer-to-peer support, national campaigns such as Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK, and culturally sensitive programs tailored for Black mothers. Additionally, Sandra serves as a Trustee for Birthrights Charity, the foremost organization championing human rights during pregnancy and childbirth in the UK, and co-chairs their National Inquiry into Racial Injustice in Maternity Care.
As the author of "My Black Motherhood: Mental Health, Stigma, Racism, and the System," Sandra draws on her own experiences and those of numerous Black mothers to advocate for the listening, validation, and understanding of Black women by healthcare professionals.
Sandra is recognized as a leading voice in bridging the gap between the community of Black mothers and service providers, policy-makers, and organizations. She is also a sought-after keynote speaker, sharing her insights on these critical issues.
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