Mothers with disabilities in our active community
Building support, dignity, and inclusive systems for mothers with disabilities.
Mothers with disabilities in Nigeria face barriers at every turn, in healthcare, in their communities, and in the systems meant to support them. The Mum Bridge exists to change that.
The Weight She Carries Alone
A mother cannot fully communicate with healthcare workers because accessible support does not exist. A qualified mother is passed over for work because her disability is seen before her capability. A mother attends school meetings for her child and is treated like an observer instead of the parent — and yet, across Nigeria, mothers are still building families, communities, businesses, and futures often without the support they deserve.
These are not edge cases. They are the everyday reality of mothers with disabilities across Nigeria, and they are the reason The Mum Bridge exists.
What We Have Built So Far
We launched in April 2026. Here is what is already happening.
Mothers reached through The Mums You Don’t See advocacy series and social media
Lagos LGAs where we have engaged communities
In-person gatherings
Virtual gatherings
Parenting resources shared
Opportunities shared with community members, with 6 recorded successful outcomes
Of our events have included sign language interpretation
Every number above represents a mother who now knows she is not alone.
What We Do
We create pathways to connection, access, and opportunity for mothers with disabilities.
Immediate Support & Community
Peer support circles, safe spaces, mentorship, and real-time connection.
Assistive Support
Referrals to disability-friendly healthcare, legal support, assistive devices and accessible resources.
Systems Change & Advocacy
Advocacy that shifts policy, institutions, and the standard of care. The Mums You Don’t See — a storytelling series that shifts public perception and puts mothers with disabilities at the centre of their own narrative.
Economic Empowerment
Skills pathways, entrepreneurship, storytelling and opportunities for growth.
Accessibility Training & Advocacy
Training, accessibility reviews, and practical guidance that helps organisations, businesses, and institutions move from good intentions to genuine inclusion.
Where We Are Heading
As we grow, we are building toward assistive device access partnerships and livelihood support pathways for mothers with disabilities. These are deliberate next steps, not afterthoughts.
Bridge to Business
Building knowledge. Developing skills. Expanding opportunities.
Through practical training, learning sessions and partnerships, The Mum Bridge creates accessible opportunities for mothers with disabilities to build skills, access information and strengthen their wellbeing and economic participation.
Braiders Club Hair-Making Training
A six-week practical hair-making training for five mothers with disabilities, supporting beginner and intermediate participants to develop practical skills for economic opportunity.
Bridge to Business
A four-day home baking enterprise training for 20 mothers with disabilities, combining practical baking with business and marketing skills, starter kits and post-training support.
Our Bodies, Our Questions
An accessible health training creating space for mothers with disabilities to learn and ask questions about their bodies, sexual and reproductive health, menstrual health, intimacy and consent.
Reflection Session
A virtual learning and reflection session creating space for mothers with disabilities to pause, reflect, share experiences and engage in meaningful conversations around personal growth and wellbeing.
Disability-Inclusive Motherhood Summit 2026
Where She Blooms
A Celebration of Mums with Disabilities
One day centred on access, opportunity and visibility, bringing together 100 mothers with disabilities in Lagos — creating space to access practical support, opportunities, visibility and community.
- 50 assistive devices
- 20 mothers on the Visibility Runway
- Health support
- Economic empowerment opportunities
- Partner and opportunity connections
November 2026 · Lagos Mainland, Nigeria
Our Community in Action
Real moments from our programmes, sessions and gatherings, showing mothers with disabilities connecting, learning, sharing and building community together.
The Mum Bridge Circle
Our flagship physical community gathering, bringing mothers with disabilities together for connection, conversation, peer support and shared learning.
Community Media Engagement Session
An interactive session bringing mothers with disabilities together to engage with media, storytelling, representation and the power of their own voices.
From Our Mums
In their own words.
About The Mum Bridge & Care Foundation
The Mum Bridge & Care Foundation is a Nigerian community founded and led by a mother with a disability. We exist because the systems meant to support mothers — healthcare, the corporate world, business, parenting resources, and community — were not designed with mothers with disabilities in mind.
We understand this not from research, but from lived experience — and it is the foundation of everything we build. We are building what should have existed all along.
Our Partners
We are grateful to work alongside partners who share our commitment to building inclusive communities and empowering mothers with disabilities.
MatchBox
Supporting our mission to create accessible and inclusive opportunities for mothers with disabilities.
Strategic Partner
LASODA
The Mum Bridge is a registered member of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), working to strengthen access, visibility, and support for mothers with disabilities within Lagos State.
Strategic Partner
NNGO
The Mum Bridge is a member of the Nigeria Network of NGOs, part of a national community committed to strengthening civil society and advancing inclusive, impact-driven work.
Strategic Partner
Misty Glam Company
Working together to bring more opportunities to the mums in our community in the fashion industry.
Strategic PartnerBoard of Trustees
Governance, oversight and specialist expertise — guiding our strategy and holding us accountable to the mothers we serve.
Adedotun Soyemi
Board Chair
At The Mum Bridge, she serves as Board Chair, providing governance leadership and strategic oversight to support the organisation’s mission and long-term direction. She is a strategic communications professional, co-founder of Thirty32 Media, and convener of the ROAR Conference, where she champions women’s leadership and impact.
Sarah George-Ashiru
Deputy Board Chair
At The Mum Bridge, she provides governance oversight and strategic guidance, drawing on her expertise in organisational systems and sustainable growth. She is the CEO of Deah Solutions LLC, with nearly a decade of experience developing operational systems that enable mission-driven organisations to grow with clarity and efficiency.
Kehinde Owoputi
Board of Trustees, Technology
At The Mum Bridge, he provides governance oversight and strategic guidance on technology, digital systems, and accessibility. He is an Engineering Manager at Sabi with over eight years of experience in software development and digital accessibility.
Oluwademilade Adejoorin
Board of Trustees, Finance & Financial Sustainability
At The Mum Bridge, she provides governance oversight and strategic guidance on financial sustainability, funding, and financial stewardship. She is a Chartered Accountant and Investment Banking professional with expertise in financial strategy and investment.
Serina Whyte
Board of Trustees, Skills Development & Capacity Building
At The Mum Bridge, she provides governance oversight and strategic guidance informed by her experience in technology, disability inclusion, and community development. She is a technology professional with a background in Food Technology and, as a mother with visual impairment, brings valuable lived experience and a strong commitment to expanding opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Dámilọ́lá Adébọ́nọ̀jọ
Board of Trustees, Knowledge, Culture & Storytelling
At The Mum Bridge, she provides governance oversight and strategic guidance on knowledge, culture, and storytelling. Known as Ìyá Yorùbá, she is the Founder of Alámọ̀já Languages and YorùbáTexts, building technology-driven solutions for African language education and digital preservation. She is a Fulbright alum and PhD candidate at the University of Georgia.
Solace Olabode
Founder & Executive Director, Board of Trustees
At The Mum Bridge, she leads the organisation’s vision, strategy, and work to build disability-inclusive systems around motherhood. She is a hard-of-hearing mother, People Systems Consultant, and the organisation’s Founder and Executive Director, drawing on lived experience and professional expertise to advance opportunities and inclusion for mothers with disabilities.
Our Team
The people behind our programmes day to day — building community, sharing resources, and keeping our work close to the mothers it serves.
Solace Olabode
Founder & Executive Director
At The Mum Bridge, she leads the organisation’s vision, strategy, partnerships, and overall direction, building disability-inclusive systems around motherhood. She is a hard-of-hearing mother and People Systems Consultant, bringing lived experience and professional expertise to advancing opportunities and inclusion for mothers with disabilities.
Yetunde Adeoye
Community Manager (Volunteer)
At The Mum Bridge, she supports the community, creating an inclusive space where mothers feel heard, valued, and connected. She is passionate about fostering meaningful conversations, strengthening relationships, and creating a strong sense of belonging.
Faith Makanjuola
Partnerships & Programmes Support Associate (Volunteer)
At The Mum Bridge, she supports programme coordination, partnership development, and the implementation of initiatives that advance the organisation’s mission. She is an Animal Scientist and development professional with interests in food security, sustainable development, and community impact.
Oyindamola Animashaun
Social Media Manager (Volunteer)
At The Mum Bridge, she leads social media management, content creation, and digital storytelling, helping communicate the organisation’s work and strengthen its digital presence. She is a Content Creator and Digital Storyteller with experience in content strategy, brand communication, and digital marketing.
Support The Mum Bridge & Care Foundation
Every contribution helps a mother with a disability find her community, access the resources she needs, and know that she is not invisible. Here is what your support makes possible.
Support Our Work
From peer support and accessible parenting resources to advocacy, referrals, and inclusive community spaces — your contribution helps mothers with disabilities access the support systems they deserve.
The Mum Bridge Support
₦5,000 – ₦150,000 (~$4 – $107)Every contribution helps sustain community support, advocacy, accessible resources, and ongoing outreach for mothers with disabilities across Nigeria.
Assistive Fund
₦75,000 (~$54)Supports assistive devices, support pathways, referrals, and essential resources for mothers with disabilities.
Sponsor A Mum Bridge Circle
₦25,000 – ₦500,000 (~$18 – $357)Your sponsorship covers an accessible community gathering — venue, materials, transport support, meals, sign language interpretation, and safe space. At the higher end, it expands future Circles across Nigeria.
Every Circle reminds a mother that she belongs.
To give at any amount, donate via Flutterwave or bank transfer below. Every amount matters.
Be Part of What We Are Building
There Is a Place for You Here
Whether you are a mother navigating disability yourself, or someone who believes every mother deserves support, our community is open to you.
Join the CommunityHelp Us Build the Bridge
We welcome volunteers who can contribute to storytelling, translation (Yorùbá, Igbo, Hausa, Pidgin), community moderation, administrative support, content and social media, accessibility review, or research.
Volunteer With UsGet In Touch
Have questions or want to learn more about The Mum Bridge & Care Foundation? We'd love to hear from you.
Email: info@themumbridge.org