Launched in January 2012, Social Good Moms is a mission-driven media platform committed to advancing the rights, health, and well-being of women and girls.
Our mission is to amplify pressing issues and inspire collective action that drives social change. Through thoughtful storytelling, advocacy journalism, and global engagement, we aim to raise awareness of challenges such as access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunity—while also celebrating the resilience, leadership, and achievements of women and girls worldwide.
At the heart of Social Good Moms is a belief that informed communities and strong networks of advocates can transform systems of inequality. We work to connect readers, activists, and organizations in a shared effort to create a more just world for women and girls.
About Our Founder: Jennifer James
Jennifer James is a pioneering creator of niche online communities and a seasoned digital strategist, recognized globally for her leadership in parent blogging, social good, and digital philanthropy. Since 2003, she has built influential web communities and, since 2004, has established herself as a respected voice in blogging and global health writing.
A distinguished global health and development writer, Jennifer has been awarded fellowships from the International Reporting Project, the National Press Foundation, and Save the Children US. Her reporting and commentary on issues affecting women and girls have been featured in Cosmopolitan South Africa, ELLE South Africa, the Gates Foundation, the Huffington Post, and other prominent outlets.
Jennifer has been named a Fast Company “Most Generous Social Media Maven and has been celebrated by Water for People as a “Blogger Out to Change the World.” She currently serves as a Sister on the Planet for Oxfam USA.
Jennifer’s field reporting has taken her across the globe, covering pivotal moments and movements in health and development. She reported on the Rio+20 Earth Summit in Brazil, the Family Planning Summit in London, and TEDxChange in Berlin. She has reported on maternal health challenges in India, Zambia, Tanzania, Haiti, South Africa, Ethiopia, and the Philippines. Most recently, she partnered with Coca-Cola to highlight its global philanthropy work in Nepal and New Mexico.
