We are beyond thrilled to share some exciting news with you all! Our very own Kim Nguyen has been highlighted in the latest U.S. Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) newsletter! 🎉
Kim’s dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed, and this recognition is a testament to the impact she’s making in our community and beyond. The newsletter celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week, focusing on Bridging the Gaps for AANHPI Families. Kim’s inclusion in this important conversation highlights her commitment to supporting and uplifting AANHPI families in their breastfeeding journeys.
We encourage everyone to check out the USBC newsletter for more details on how you can join the conversation, learn from incredible events, and take action during National Breastfeeding Month. It’s a great opportunity to support initiatives that make a difference, just like Kim does every day.
Let’s give a huge round of applause to Kim for this well-deserved recognition! 👏👏👏
Keep up the fantastic work, everyone. Together, we are making a difference.
With gratitude,
The Breastfeed Durham Team
Today marks the start of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week! This year’s theme is Bridging the Gaps for AANHPI Families. The celebratory week is designed to create an opportunity to center the voices of AANHPI families and lactation support providers and to ultimately decrease inequities and normalize breastfeeding in AANHPI communities. Read on to learn more, and join us as we learn, connect, and act together during National Breastfeeding Month!
Learn how you can join the conversation and take action!
The USBC sends emails during NBM with a variety of opportunities to learn, connect, and act throughout #NBM24. Many more, including local opportunities, are included in special NBM sections of the Staying Abreast: Weekly Wire e-newsletter. Subscribe and access archived editions of the newsletter.
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EVENT: The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee-affiliated AANHPI Caucus is hosting a virtual Lactation Community Forum on Friday, August 16, from 1-3 p.m. PT. During this open panel discussion, AANHPI community members will share their journeys to becoming lactation support professionals. The meeting will provide the opportunity to learn how we can help bridge the gap in lactation resources for AANHPI communities.
