Ziengbe
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Ziengbe is a nonprofit organization created by Dr. Eseosa Ighodaro, M.D., Ph.D., in April 2021 after reading the tragic events surrounding Dr. Susan Moore’s death. Our mission is to eliminate neurological health disparities facing the Black community through education and empowerment. The word Ziengbe means “perseverance” in the Edo language of Nigeria, her father’s tribe.
Objectives
Empower Black community when interacting with healthcare system, personal health
Educate public about neurological and other health disparities facing the Black community
Recruit and under-represented students to fields of neurology and neuroscience
Provide educational and research opportunities for trainees interested in neurology and neuroscience
Provide support for individuals interested in designing inclusive health-related products
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Thank you to our recurring and past donors: Dr. Kathryn Van Abel, Caitlin O'Brien, Kari Allen, Briana Thrower, Lisa Piston, Pamela Livecchi, Lisa Mobley, Sarah Neilson, Holly Olivarez, Emmanuel Garcia, Kayana Broomfield, Shannon Wareham-Browne, Emma Haigh, Stephanie Voisard, Ciara Johnson, Jeff Waugh, Kathleen Volker, Zach C Wareham.
How to pronounce Ziengbe: Zee-en-bay, the “g” is silent.
Why does Ziengbe matter to Dr. Ighodaro?
“Ziengbe matters to me because I want to be able to educate people about the red flags that are seen on a daily basis in the medical field. I want to be able to provide resources for people of color to help them learn how to advocate for their healthcare. I wanted to create a platform to be able to inform people that they can take their business to another healthcare provider if they feel like they aren’t getting the care they need.”
What value does Ziengbe bring to the community?
“ To empower the Black community when interacting with the healthcare systems. To be able to educate the public about neurological and other health disparities facing the Black community. To be able to recruit under-represented students to the fields of neurology and neuroscience. By providing free educational and research opportunities for under-represented trainees interested in neurology and neuroscience. Also to be able to support for individuals interested in designing inclusive health-related products.
Where will the donations go towards?
“The donations will go towards eliminating health disparities and recruiting underserved students to medical fields.”
Last Updated: 7/13/21
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If you would like to make a donation to the Ziengbe non-profit foundation. Click Here: Donation Link .If you have any questions about the Ziengbe non-profit foundation. Please use this email assistants@ziengbe.org to get in contact with us. Thank you