S9 E37 - Madhuri & Jordan from Sands talk about loss within the South Asian & African and Carribbean communities

Sands’ Work with African, Caribbean and South Asian Communities

Sands pregnancy and baby loss charity is committed to ensuring every bereaved parent has access to compassionate, inclusive, and culturally sensitive support following pregnancy and baby loss. To help achieve this, Sands has two dedicated Outreach Coordinators working with communities that continue to face inequalities in maternity outcomes and barriers to support. Madhuri Bedi, Outreach Coordinator for South Asian Communities, and Jordan Russell, Outreach Coordinator for African and Caribbean Communities, work closely with bereaved parents, community stakeholders, and faith leaders to break the silence and stigma that can surround baby loss. Their work includes creating positive partnerships and spearheading initiatives tailored to the unique needs of both communities. These efforts aim to improve outcomes and provide compassionate support for parents and families navigating their grief.

Working alongside all the teams across the charity, their work ensures that Sands is grounded in allyship, representation and cultural understanding. Through their outreach, Madhuri and Jordan help Sands to ensure that every bereaved parent feels seen, supported, and understood, and that no one feels they must face loss alone. If you would like to know more about the support Sands offers to anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss, or the dedicated culturally sensitive support groups facilitated by Madhuri and Jordan, please visit the Sands pages for more information and culturally specific support: Support for Black and South Asian communities | Sands - Saving babies' lives. Supporting bereaved families.

Sands | Saving babies' lives. Supporting bereaved families.

Helpline: 0808 164 3332 -10am to 3pm Monday to Friday and 6pm to 9pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. 

Email: [email protected]

Sands Listening Report through which you can read the experiences of bereaved parents from African, Caribbean and South Asian Communities:  Sands_Listening_Project_Report_Publication_of_Findings_2023.pdf

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk