"If your feeling helpless, help someone."
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History
International Breast Milk Project began when the first batch of donor milk arrived from the US to the iThemba Lethu orphan home in Durban, South Africa in April 2006 containing the milk of one mom, Jill Youse. Committed to raising awareness about the need for donor milk in Africa, Jill and a dynamic group of volunteers began to develop programs that would educate the public, engage mothers who were looking for a safe and convenient way to donate their breast milk, and deliver over 100,000 of ounces of donor breast milk to infants affected by disease and poverty in Africa. By the end of 2007, these programs had established IBMP as an international resource for women and children and they received recognition from national media including Oprah Winfrey, ABC News, Good Morning America, and Time.com.
Corporate partnerships were formed with Prolacta Bioscience, a breast milk processing company, and Quick International, a company that specializes in critical shipping needs. These partnerships ensure the highest levels of safety for the collection, processing, and shipping of donor milk to Africa.
In just two years, the organization has grown from one mom to over 920 donors and over 119,965 ounces of donor breast milk provided for infants affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa. This is equal to over 29,000 feedings for infants.
Incorporated as a non-profit in March of 2007, IBMP became a fully-fledged 501c3 organization in September of 2007. In November 2007, International Breast Milk Project earned the Charities Review Council seal of approval for organizational governance, transparency and financial accountability. In June 2008, Social Venture Partners recognized IBMP for social entrepreneurship and innovation.
To learn more about what inspired the organization, visit our founder's newsletter.
Woman of Hope - Morley
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Founder Jill Youse was inspired by this Woman of Hope.
Morley exudes radiance and warmth, with hints of mystery and intrigue. Her pop, urban folk songs are simultaneously spiritual, sensual and down-to-earth, with a soulful, internationalist bent. "A lot of the music that Im drawn to is about growth and transformation. I believe in people's capacity to change."
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