Why Sponsor the SAFE Team & IYCF-E Training?
Founded in response to Hurricane Helene in September 2024, the SAFE Team was created to address a dangerous gap in disaster response: the lack of coordinated care for infant and young child feeding (IYCF).
While humanitarian crises trigger broad health efforts, the nutritional needs of infants—especially those dependent on breastmilk or formula—are often overlooked. This neglect leads to preventable illness and mortality among babies and toddlers.
The SAFE Team works to fill that gap.
Through evidence-based training, advocacy, and direct collaboration with public health and emergency systems, the SAFE Team equips professionals to respond to IYCF needs during disasters. Our work has gained national attention, and our training is now in high demand by:
- Public health departments
- Disaster planners and coordinators
- Hospitals and perinatal care providers
- Lactation and infant feeding professionals
- Community-based organizations
As climate-related emergencies increase, your support ensures this life-saving training is accessible across the U.S. and internationally.
“Nearly 95% of infant and child deaths in emergencies result from diarrhea due to contaminated water and an unsanitary environment.”
— United States Breastfeeding Coalition (USBC)
Audience Profile
As of August 28, 2025:
- 400+ registrants, with more expected
- Up to 300 expected live per session
- Recordings will be professionally edited and shared for years to come
Top States Represented:
- North Carolina
- Virginia
- Georgia, Maryland, South Carolina, Florida, Texas
- Plus attendees from over 25 other states and international locations (7-12%)
Participant Roles Include:
- Public health and emergency response officials
- Hospital-based perinatal and lactation staff
- Community doulas and peer supporters
- Academic faculty and resident physicians
- Nonprofit leaders in maternal/infant health
Sponsorship Tiers – Virtual Training Series
| Tier | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Copper (per session) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Sessions Sponsored | 11 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Website Listing | Homepage + Training page | Training page | Training page | Training page |
| Linked Description | 75 words | 50 words | 25 words | 25 words |
| Group Sponsor Slide | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Verbal + Visual Acknowledgment | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Dedicated Sponsor Slide | ✅ (all sessions) | ✅ (all) | ✅ (5) | ✅ (1) |
| “Audio Ad” in Sessions | 30 sec, all | 15 sec, all | 15 sec, 5 | 15 sec, 1 |
| SAFE Team Social Media | 4 posts | 2 posts | 1 post | — |
| Email Mentions (reminder + follow-up) | All sessions | All sessions | 5 sessions | 1 session |
| Newsletter Blast | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Virtual Mixer with SAFE Board | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Private Roundtable w/ SAFE Board | 90 min | 60 min | — | — |
| Designated Contact | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Investment | $10,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 | $500 |
💡 Copper sponsors may purchase multiple sessions.
Social media posts, emails, and “audio ads” are subject to approval.
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
SAFE Support & Strategic Core (S3C)
Quarterly peer support and strategy roundtables for professionals working on IYCF-E, focused on emotional and operational support.
- Single Session Sponsor: $300
- Annual Sponsor (4 sessions): $1,050
Benefits include:
- Logo + name on S3C page
- Session acknowledgements (visual/verbal)
- “Audio ad” (15-sec)
- Mention in reminder/follow-up emails
Customized Virtual Trainings
We also offer custom training for your organization’s staff, based on your time, topic needs, and team size.
🔹 Rate varies. Contact us to scope your training.
About the SAFE Team
The Support and Advocacy for Feeding Emergencies (SAFE) Team was launched after Hurricane Helene revealed major infant feeding vulnerabilities in North Carolina. Hosted by Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities (BFFC)and supported by the North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition (NCBfC), SAFE includes experts in:
- Lactation & infant feeding
- Clinical care & nutrition
- Emergency response & public health
- Community peer support
- Perinatal mental health
- Policy & equity-based systems change
We are mothers, healthcare workers, educators, and advocates. Our work is driven by community resilience and a belief that no infant should suffer from preventable malnutrition in a disaster.
SAFE Team partners include:
- Carolina Global Breastfeeding Initiative (CGBI)
- Johns Hopkins University IYCF-E experts
- Local and state VOAD members
- Public health agencies and hospitals
Join Us
Help us scale this nationally acclaimed model and ensure that every emergency response includes safe infant feeding. Let’s build resilience—together.
Website: https://breastfeedingcommunities.org
SAFE Site (in development): https://safeinfantfeeding.org
📩 Contact us today to confirm your sponsorship or explore a customized package.