Obatala's Children is a nonprofit organization serving DC specifically. Our mission is to make a positive impact on the lives of children in need.
Together, we're building more than support systems—we're creating a community where families find strength, hope, and a brighter path forward.
We empower Black and Indigenous families with disabilities to embrace their unique qualities, develop their full potential, and lead fulfilling lives
Resilience
Fostering an empowered community that displays strength in the face of systemic issues affecting our families
Empathy
Operating from a disability justice framework that sees medically complex children and their families as whole people.
Sustainability
Creating community resources to exist long term in the face of medical racism and inequalities in the District.
Togetherness
Offering brave spaces for families to build community, where their children are cared for collectively so they can lead the change they'd like to see.
Fostering an empowered community that displays strength in the face of systemic issues affecting our families
Operating from a disability justice framework that sees medically complex children and their families as whole people.
Creating community resources to exist long term in the face of medical racism and inequalities in the District.
Offering brave spaces for families to build community, where their children are cared for collectively so they can lead the change they'd like to see.
