Meet a Changemaker: Belinda Ngugi, Perinatal Programme Manager

After arriving in Newham in 2011 and becoming a parent, Belinda undertook diverse leadership roles with National Childbirth Trust. She found that the voices and experiences of women seeking sanctuary were missing in service design and decision-making settings. This inspired her to partner with local charities and work alongside women with lived experience to create ‘Newham Nurture’, a programme facilitating and enabling women seeking sanctuary to connect and co-produce perinatal services and support women to navigate the UK maternity system. Belinda aspires for everyone, regardless of background, to feel confident, prepared and safe, and enjoy their journey through pregnancy, birth, and parenthood.