Advocacy

August 2026

Una Día a La Vez: Círculo de Apoyo Comunitario

¡Únese a este círculo de Apoyo Comunitario para Familias Latinas esperando bebé o con bebés! Hablaremos sobre la lactancia materna y la maternidad. Tendremos PAÑALES GRATIS, meriendas, información y más. Lugar: Trailer Santa Clara al lado de la Iglesia de La Inmaculada Concepción 810 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701 Regístrase aquí: https://forms.gle/kHAoTGPZgeHypJTj6
07 Aug
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Iglesia de La Inmaculada Concepción
810 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
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2026 indigenous milk medicine - National Breastfeeding month

Indigenous Milk Medicine Week

Indigenous Milk Medicine Week (August 8–14) is organized by the Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective to celebrate Indigenous lactation as a vital aspect of continuity, communal care, and living cultural practice. The 2026 theme is “We Keep the Fires Lit: Rising Through Milk Medicine.” Explore their virtual programming and learn more at the link below.
08 - 14 Aug
All Day
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Improving Breastfeeding Outcomes Coalition

Everyone committed to reducing health disparities is welcome. These sessions are designed as a flexible time-slot for the Breastfeed Durham Implementation Team, ICO4MCH Leaders, and the Born in Durham, healthy for life subcommittee to catch up, discuss plans, and address any challenges. Our focus will be a discussion of how we can coordinate efforts to […]
10 Aug
10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Breastfeed Durham Community Outreach

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and we are celebrating by hitting the streets to connect with our community and local businesses! We are hosting three community outreach events across Durham, and we want YOU to join us as we celebrate and support breastfeeding families. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or looking to get more involved, […]
13 Aug
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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KIPP: Durham End of Summer Community Block Party

KIPP: Durham celebrates the end of summer with an afternoon of fun, family, and community — and Breastfeed Durham will be there. The theme is Summer Fun, with music, games, local food trucks (food available for purchase unless otherwise noted), refreshments, and community partner resources from across Durham. Stop by our table to learn about […]
15 Aug
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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NACCHO Webinar: Five Years of the Continuity of Care in Breastfeeding Support Blueprint

Join NACCHO for an informative webinar showcasing five years of progress on the Continuity of Care in Breastfeeding Support Blueprint. The session highlights strategies to build equitable, population-based breastfeeding systems and strengthen care coordination across healthcare and community settings, and explores how more than 45 counties and communities have applied Blueprint recommendations for measurable systems […]
19 Aug
All Day
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Black Business Networking Mixer

The Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce, Black Chamber Raleigh, and the National Black MBA Organization invite you to our connect Black Business Networking Mixer on Thursday, 8/20 from 5-7pm.  Join us to make meaningful connections with like-minded Black business professionals in the area. Katye 2121 TW Alexander Drive Suite 108 Morrisville, 27560 United States August 20th […]
20 Aug
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Una Día a La Vez: Círculo de Apoyo Comunitario

¡Únese a este círculo de Apoyo Comunitario para Familias Latinas esperando bebé o con bebés! Hablaremos sobre la lactancia materna y la maternidad. Tendremos PAÑALES GRATIS, meriendas, información y más. Lugar: Trailer Santa Clara al lado de la Iglesia de La Inmaculada Concepción 810 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701 Regístrase aquí: https://forms.gle/kHAoTGPZgeHypJTj6
21 Aug
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Iglesia de La Inmaculada Concepción
810 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
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A circular logo with two people nursing their infants, one with longer hair and the other with a military cap. The logo reads: Global Military Lactation Community" followed by "Advocacy Mentorship and Support"

Military Lactation Celebration

Since 2015, the Global Military Lactation Community has advocated for meaningful policy change and worked to dismantle barriers to evidence-based lactation support for U.S. military families worldwide. As part of National Breastfeeding Month, they host a three-day Military Lactation Celebration (August 22–24). This year honors their first Decade of Dedication — a decade of progress […]
22 - 24 Aug
All Day
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Improving Breastfeeding Outcomes Coalition

Everyone committed to reducing health disparities is welcome. These sessions are designed as a flexible time-slot for the Breastfeed Durham Implementation Team, ICO4MCH Leaders, and the Born in Durham, healthy for life subcommittee to catch up, discuss plans, and address any challenges. Our focus will be a discussion of how we can coordinate efforts to […]
24 Aug
10:30 am - 11:30 am
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