Fatoma, WeDiB North Carolina

Each month, we highlight the voices and stories of our members who are making a difference in the domestic work movement. These interviews celebrate the dedication, skill, and heart that care workers bring to their communities, while shedding light on their personal journeys, inspirations, and visions for a future where all care work is respected and valued.

Fatomata, WeDiB New York

What does Care Recognition month mean to you? 

It is important for domestic workers to be recognized for the work we do everyday. Domestic work is not easy and workers make a lot of sacrifices but we do the work with a lot of love, care and compassion.

As a mother, what was your inspiration to become a domestic worker?

I was inspired to become a domestic worker by the work my mother did. She was caring and provided for others in our community and I wanted to follow in her footsteps. 

Share a highlight being in a movement that centers care and women. 

It is important for Black women to come together to fight for our dignity and freedom and respect. We are from diverse backgrounds and the organization allows us a space to unite around our commonalities and continue the fight for better working conditions for all of us in the domestic work industry.

Words of inspiration

“We have to unite and respect ourselves and each other.”