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.

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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.

70+

Mothers with disabilities in our active community

100+

Mothers reached through The Mums You Don’t See advocacy series and social media

5–6

Lagos LGAs where we have engaged communities

The Mum Bridge Circle

First flagship physical community gathering successfully held

Institutional partnerships formed (LASODA, NNGO, DSVA)

100%

Of our events have included sign language interpretation and accessible venues

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.

Our Community in Action

Real moments from our programmes, events, and gatherings — showing the warmth, strength, and joy of our community.

A wide view of The Mum Bridge community gathering, showing a full room of mothers including wheelchair users in attendance

Mothers with disabilities seated together during a Mum Bridge community session, including a participant using a wheelchair

Mothers seated attentively with hands on their chests during a Mum Bridge programme

Two Mum Bridge facilitators at the front of the room, one speaking into a microphone with the foundation banner visible behind them

A Mum Bridge facilitator speaks into a microphone while a sign language interpreter communicates alongside her

A Mum Bridge team member addresses the community with a sign language interpreter beside her, ensuring the session is accessible for deaf participants

A community member stands to share her experience during an interactive Mum Bridge session, with the audience listening

A mother stands confidently to contribute her voice during a Mum Bridge community dialogue

A participant in an orange dress shares her story as a Mum Bridge facilitator holds a microphone toward her

A mother celebrates joyfully with clasped hands as her community cheers around her during a Mum Bridge session

A community member speaks into a microphone, contributing to the Mum Bridge group dialogue

A Mum Bridge team member facilitates a small group discussion, guiding participants in a breakout activity

A small peer support circle in conversation, showing the diverse community of mothers The Mum Bridge serves

Community members sharing laughter and joy together during a Mum Bridge group activity

Three women present workshop findings on a flip chart in front of the Mum Bridge banner, with a sign language interpreter alongside

A Mum Bridge team member distributes materials to participants seated during the community programme

Three community members smile warmly together in front of The Mum Bridge & Care Foundation banner

Three women pose together at a Mum Bridge event, with the foundation banner visible behind them

Two attendees share a warm embrace in front of The Mum Bridge & Care Foundation banner

Three women smile together at a Mum Bridge community event in front of the foundation banner

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.

Watch Our Stories

The Mum Bridge & Care Foundation — our story

How The Mum Bridge began, and why it had to.

The Mum Bridge & Care Foundation — our community

Meet the mothers we exist for.

The Mum Bridge & Care Foundation — our impact

What changes when a mother with a disability finds her community.

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

Board of Trustees

Guided by experienced leaders with proven expertise in operations, business consulting, communications, and technology—all committed to building an inclusive world for mothers with disabilities.

Solace Olabode

Founder & Trustee

A hard of hearing mother and People Systems Consultant, Solace founded The Mum Bridge from lived experience and leads its vision for inclusive, community-centered support.

Adedotun Soyemi

Chairperson

Strategic communications professional, co-founder of Thirty32 Media, and convener of the ROAR Conference empowering women to step into their full power.

Sarah George-Ashiru

Deputy Chairperson

CEO of Deah Solutions LLC, with nearly a decade of experience building operational systems that help mission-driven organisations scale with clarity.

Kehinde Owoputi

Trustee

Engineering Manager at Sabi with over eight years of experience in software development and digital accessibility.

Ayomide Aboyade

Program & Operations Manager

Leads the design and implementation of programs that support mothers with disabilities through access, connection, and dignity.

Oluwademilade Adejoorin

Chief Finance Officer

Chartered Accountant and Investment Banking professional responsible for building TMB’s financial strategy and funding structure.

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.

Sponsor The Mum Bridge Gathering 2026

The Mum Bridge Gathering is Nigeria’s first large-scale gathering dedicated to mothers with disabilities, bringing together mothers, advocates, healthcare providers, policymakers, and partners across Lagos.

We are seeking corporate sponsors, foundations, and institutional partners ready to help build a more inclusive future for mothers with disabilities in Nigeria.

To discuss sponsorship and partnership opportunities, contact us at info@themumbridge.org.

To give at any amount, donate via Flutterwave or bank transfer below. Every amount matters.

info@themumbridge.org

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.

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Help 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.

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Get 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