Last week the post-electorate was full of pain for many — especially many black women and other people of color who see Donald Trump’s win as a personal affront to their rights. But while we must take time and space to grievethis moment should also move us to action.

For many, Trump’s win raised immediate fears of legislative rollback on life-changing reproductive rights, freedoms and care. Given his administration’s attacks on bodily autonomy, the need for sustained support in reproductive justice work has never been more urgent. The importance of supporting organizations focused on reproductive justice is a matter of collective survival, dignity and liberation.

Reproductive justice (JJ) is not just about access to abortion, although this is of course a pressing issue and has been a major focus since Roe v. Wade was overturned. RJ is all about ensuring the right to have children, the right not to have children and the right to have a parent in safe and supportive environments. It is vital to emphasize that these safe and supportive environments include access to prenatal care, affordable childcare, paid family leave, and economic opportunities that provide a positive parenting experience.

As we face an administration that is actively working to undermine these rights, it is our collective responsibility to ensure that marginalized communities, those already most at risk, have the resources they need to organize, advocate and to work to fight for these fundamental freedoms. When he looked at the stunningly bleak maternal and child health outcomes for people of color and other people of color, it is clear that we all need to be invested in the struggle. In Our Voice: Black Women’s National Reproductive Justice Agenda led a POLL illustrating negative reproductive health outcomes and found that nearly 7 million black women between the ages of 15 and 47 live in a state that has banned abortion or is likely to do so. This alarming number, combined with a project 39 percent the increase in black maternal deaths if abortion were banned in every state shows how vital this struggle for autonomy is.

Given what Trump campaigned on, it’s clear that the fight for reproductive justice will face even greater obstacles in the coming years. But we must not sit idly by; immediately, we can begin to financially support organizations that focus on health outcomes for people of color and for people of color. The resilience of these RJ organizations continues to be a beacon of hope, and your financial support can help ensure they can continue to positively impact the community and thrive. In addition to donating, we can support them by following them on social media, subscribing to their email lists, attending events, volunteering our time, and lifting their messages to new people.

An umbrella organization that has an impact in the US

SisterSong is the nation’s largest multi-ethnic reproductive justice collective, focusing its work on maintaining personal bodily autonomy, whether your decision is to have children or not. They provide reproductive justice training and workshops nationwide, as well as conduct policy and advocacy work to try to secure autonomy and liberation. SisterSong prioritizes access to reproductive care, ranging from abortion to sexual health education, STI prevention and care, proper prenatal and postnatal care, and more. Its Birth Justice Fund pays for essential services and items and also provides a directory of birth workers for residents of Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and North Carolina. Donate here.

An organization fighting the effects of the Texas abortion ban

Afiya Center (TAC) works to educate the public about harmful reproductive health and abortion policies in Texas, which has a total abortion ban. They also seek to combat the stigma and fear tactics that black women seeking abortions currently face. Provides HIV testing and education, peer support, and full-spectrum doula services to families of color in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. TAC is the only RJ organization in North Texas that has self-identified as founded and led by Black womxn. They focus on impacting other Black women and girls through education, resources and refuge while elevating the voices of Black women on this journey to reproductive freedom. Donate here.

An organization focused on sexual health education

Sister Love is the first women’s HIV, sexual, and reproductive organization in the southeastern United States, founded in 1989. They work to reduce stigma, discrimination, and violence through research, publications, and advocacy. In Atlanta, SisterLove offers comprehensive sexual health services such as free HIV/STD screenings, care and support. The organization also funds clinical trials and public health research that address sexual health barriers specific to women of color, women of color, and marginalized communities. Donate here.

An organization fighting the maternal mortality crisis

Shades of Blue Project strives to improve birth outcomes specifically related to the maternal mortality crisis among women of color, as well as provide mental health support during the prenatal and postnatal periods. The organization participates in policy and advocacy work and provides social support services to mothers of color in Houston. Founder Kay Matthews also created Black Maternal Mental Health Week (BMMHW), which focuses on identifying challenges, creating solutions and providing compassionate training for health workers such as doulas, midwives and clinicians. Donate here.

An organization that supports black mothers

Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA), led by Angela Doyinsola Ainais an alliance that serves as the national voice and coordinating entity for various organizations working to promote maternal health. BMMA centers Black mothers and birthers to ensure they can flourish before, during and after pregnancy. They provide training, technical assistance and capacity building assistance to grassroots organisations, maternity care providers, academia and the public health industry. BMMA has many partners, connections and collaborations in the United States, including some of the organizations listed above. Donate here.

Natasha Marshall is a Chicago-born, Houston-based women’s health advocate passionate about reproductive health, body image, and self-esteem. She holds a Masters of Public Health in Health Promotion and Behavioral Science and currently works to make education, contraception and reproductive care more accessible to women in Houston.