Support Experiencing the Beauty of Motherhood, Without Fear
The Afiya Center (TAC) was founded in response to the increasing disparities between HIV incidences nationwide and the extraordinary prevalence of HIV among Black womxn and girls in Texas. We have long recognized that change can only occur when looking at the systemic and environmental concerns that position Black womxn to experience health disparities at higher rates than other individuals. TAC is unique because we serve as the only Black reproductive justice organization in North Texas. We intentionally prioritize our affinity to serve Black womxn, girls, femmes, and transgender/gender non-conforming people (TGNC) throughout the state, consistent and unapologetic in our quest to advocate for Black womxn in Texas.
We seek to assist Black womxn in elevating and addressing their day-to-day experiences as a historically marginalized group through the use of the reproductive justice lens, believing that this platform serves not only as an avenue for raising awareness but also for establishing true advocacy work rooted in self-actualization, powerful storytelling, and knowledgeable electoral engagement.
Donate today, in honor of The Afiya Center's 15 years of impact!
Then, join the celebration on October 26th at Gilley's Dallas.
Celebrate 15!
Oak Cliff Birth Center Saves Lives
On October 29th, 2022, The Afiya Center marked a momentous occasion—the grand opening of its office building and birth and wellness center, culminating 14 years dedicated to serving the community. Approaching nearly a year since its establishment, the center stands as a safe haven for Black womxn and birthing individuals seeking assistance with their reproductive care. Nestled in the heart of southern Dallas, The Afiya Center’s new office space serves as a sanctuary of healing and an avenue of accessibility for the local community, nurtured by individuals who mirror the very essence of the community they serve. Beyond this familiarity, they encounter an atmosphere steeped in respect, dignity, and compassion.
Within these walls, there is an abundance of offerings awaiting Black womxn and birthing individuals:
This endeavor bridges the gaps in care accessibility that have long eluded all members of the Black community. The mission of this space is steadfast—to ensure the flourishing of all Black womxn and birthing individuals, underpinned by the fundamental tenet of Reproductive Justice: to parent, to not parent, and to parent in safe and healthy environments.
As the vision for both the infrastructure and the organization unfurls, a tapestry of exciting possibilities beckons. As The Afiya Center continues its growth trajectory, this establishment stands firm, anchoring it to the very essence of its community.
Transforming the lives, health, and overall wellbeing of Black womxn and girls by providing refuge, education, and resources; we act to ignite the communal voices of Black womxn resulting in our full achievement of reproductive freedom.
$50,000 is needed to continue providing birthing options, of their choice, for 5-6 births.
□ It requires $7,500-10,000 to scholarship a birthing team, including a midwife (per birth)
□ The center must hire a Compliance and Operations Administrator, to maintain the birthing center's certification (starting 1st qtr 2024)
The Afiya Center uses the reproductive justice framework to address systemic oppression that impedes on the health and well-being of Black womxn. We seek to create an atmosphere where womxn’s experiences are the center of our thinking by addressing the unique needs of womxn, increasing awareness and advocacy around policies that impact their lives. Justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion is interwoven into the fabric of TAC. Through our programs, we have discovered to truly do revolutionary racial and gender justice work there must be an intention to address the “why, anti-Black racism”.
Anti-Black Racism is directly responsible for why Black communities generationally live in poverty, are politically disenfranchisement, are more likely to serve longer prison terms, die at the hands of law enforcement, and historically and presently suffer the most catastrophic illness and outcomes. By utilizing the Reproductive Justice framework, designed to organize for equitable access and wellbeing, we are able to examine these nuanced experiences and identify how reproductive oppression directly connects to public health and economic disparities of Black womxn, girls, femmes, and TGNC individuals at the intersections of race, class, and gender.
The Afiya Center staff and board is comprised of Black, queer, and gender non-conforming womxn, men, and people. TAC keeps Indigenous, immigrant, Trans, incarcerated, and birthing people front of mind.
Organization name
The Afiya Center
Causes
Racial Equity, Women & Girls
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
4373 S Hampton Rd