Kalpulli Izkalli is an intergenerational resource and action center dedicated to transforming the health and environment of communities of color in New Mexico. Kalpulli Izkalli centers the needs of under-resourced women and families and uses the provision of traditional health and healing services as an entry point to leadership within the organization, community, and reproductive justice movement. Kalpulli Izkalli is a leader in community education around midwifery, birthing practices, and the dangers of environmental toxins. Link: Kalpulli Izkalli
Kalpulli Izkalli was funded in 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010. They are based in the West and work in Birthing Rights, Community Health & Healing, Environmental Justice, Organizing & Advocacy, Racial Justice and Reproductive Justice utilizing Leadership Development and Political/Peer Education.
Power U seeks to organize low-income communities directly impacted by institutional oppression to create an equitable and just society. Third Wave’s grant will support the POWERful Women and Families project, which addresses maternal and child health disparities in communities of color. Childbirth classes are an entry point for young leaders to engage with Power U's birthing justice campaign, which advocates for policies that are baby-friendly, support breastfeeding infants and mothers, and expand access to the midwifery model of care within the Jackson Health System. Link: Power U Center for Social Change
Power U Center for Social Change was funded in 2010. They are based in the Southeast and work in Birthing Rights, Economic Justice, Health Care Access, Organizing & Advocacy and Racial Justice utilizing Leadership Development and Political/Peer Education.