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We Are Women Too

Impacting Lives, One Woman at a Time

We Are Women Too is a South African non-profit movement born out of pain, resilience, and purpose. Founded by Mapula Ndou, a woman who has walked the difficult road of infertility, pregnancy loss, and the mental health struggles that come with it, our mission is to create a safe, supportive, and empowering space for women who are navigating the silent battle of infertility.

We understand that in many communities, infertility is not just a medical condition, it is a taboo. It isolates, shames, and silences women. We’re here to break that silence. Through awareness campaigns, healing events, support circles, storytelling, and advocacy, we give voice to the voiceless and bring dignity back to women who have been overlooked.

At We Are Women Too, we believe motherhood comes in many forms, and every woman’s journey deserves to be seen, heard, and respected.

Join us as we rewrite the narrative, one story, one woman, one heartbeat at a time.

 

🌸 What I Hope you Find on the We Are Women Too Community

A safe space. A place where I don’t have to explain my pain, because you already understand it. On this website, I hope to find:

Support and Sisterhood – A community of women who get it. Who’ve cried the same tears, fought similar silent battles, and still choose to hope.

Real Stories – From women just like me, who are walking or have walked the path of infertility, loss, and healing.

Education and Empowerment – Reliable information about infertility, IVF, egg donation, adoption, surrogacy, and more – explained in ways that make sense and feel accessible.

Professional Help – Referrals to trusted fertility specialists, therapists, and coaches who truly care.

Events and Healing Spaces – Retreats, virtual talks, support groups, and healing sessions that remind me I'm not alone.

Resources That Matter – Practical tools, articles, and guides to help me cope emotionally, spiritually, and mentally.

Hope. Always. – A reminder that even in the heartbreak, I am still a woman. I am still worthy. I am still whole.

Because We Are Women Too is more than a movement – it’s a lifeline.

Our team

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Mapula Ntombikhona Ndou

Founder

Mapula Ndou is an inspirational speaker, published author, and the founder of We Are Women Too  a South African movement dedicated to supporting and empowering women affected by infertility.

Her debut book, I Am a Woman Too, was officially endorsed by the Honorable Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, and has touched hearts across the country and beyond.

Born and raised in Durban and now based in Pretoria, Mapula is rooted in her faith, with deep ties to the Lutheran Church. She and her husband, Khathu, have walked the road of infertility with courage, honesty, and resilience, experiences that now fuel her advocacy.

Through We Are Women Too, Mapula offers emotional, spiritual, and practical support to women living with infertility and pregnancy loss. Her work has expanded across borders, with the movement launching internationally in Zambia and her participation in The Ego of Infertility, a Canadian-based documentary project.

Now serving as a member of the African Host Committee for the World Fertility Awards presented by Pregnantish, Mapula brings the voice of African women into the global fertility conversation, advocating for dignity, access, and healing.

Her mission remains clear: to restore dignity, break silence, and impact lives — one woman at a time.

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Matshepo Segole

Chairperson

🌺 Matshepo Segole (aka Tshepi)

Infertility Warrior | Accountant | Miss SA Plus World 2023 Runner-Up | Activist by Purpose

Born in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa, Matshepo Segole, affectionately known as Tshepi , is a courageous infertility warrior and a voice of hope for many. An accountant by profession and a beauty queen by passion, she made her mark as the Miss SA Plus World 2023 runner-up, using her platform to raise awareness around infertility.

Driven by purpose, Tshepi is more than her titles, she is a devoted infertility activist, breaking silence, stigma, and shame one conversation at a time. She also serves as a proud Ambassador and member of the African Host Committee for the World Fertility Awards, representing South Africa on a global stage and championing voices that are often unheard.

Her journey is proof that purpose can be born from pain, and that women facing infertility deserve visibility, dignity, and community.

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Lindeka Ngcobo

Director of Spiritual & Wellness Support (KZN Representative | Board Member)

🌿 Lindeka Ngcobo

Registered Nurse | Fertility Warrior & Advocate | Spiritual Support Lead | KZN Representative

Born in the Eastern Cape and now based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, Lindeka Ngcobo is a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) serving under the Department of Health. Married to Bab’Ngcobo, the couple walks the challenging path of infertility together – a journey that has shaped Lindeka into a fearless advocate and source of strength for others.

Lindeka is a proud board member of We Are Women Too, where she leads with grace, wisdom, and spiritual grounding. She plays a vital role in nurturing the emotional and spiritual well-being of our community and serves as our committed KZN Representative.

A fertility advocate and warrior, Lindeka uses her voice, her faith, and her professional expertise to break the silence and stand for women and couples navigating infertility. She embodies resilience, purpose, and healing.

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Nompumelelo Shange

Director of Psychosocial Support (KZN-Based | Board Member | Infertility Warrior)

Nompumelelo Shange

Social Worker | Infertility Warrior | Board Member | Psychosocial Support Advisor | KZN-Based 

Nompumelo Shange is a dedicated Social Worker based in KwaZulu-Natal and a proud board member of We Are Women Too. She is also an infertility warrior, drawing strength from her personal journey to uplift and support others walking similar paths.

Her professional expertise in social work allows her to offer compassionate and informed psychosocial support to women and couples dealing with infertility. She brings a balanced perspective of both lived experience and professional insight, making her an integral part of the movement’s mission to heal, educate, and empower.

Her presence on the board ensures that We Are Women Too continues to be a safe, nurturing, and informed space for all.

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Lungelwa Msani

Mental Health & Wellness Director

Lungelwa Msani
Board Member – We Are Women Too

Originally from Cape Town and now based in Mpumalanga, Lungelwa Msani is a devoted wife, infertility warrior, and an active board member of We Are Women Too. She is an Industrial Psychologist by profession, bringing a wealth of mental health expertise to the movement. Lungelwa plays a vital role in supporting women through their infertility journeys by offering online emotional wellness and mental health sessions. Her compassionate guidance and professional insights continue to impact lives and foster healing within the community.

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