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Congratulations 2009 Scholarship Winners!
Once again, a very large numbers of applications for financial assistance were received by Monetary Investment for Lactation Consultant Certification (MILCC). MILCC is pleased to announce that 77 individuals from 6 countries received scholarships. These awards will cover the exam fees for candidates sitting the July 27, 2009 IBCLC exam or re-certification fees. Scholarship decisions were made based on the criterion of serving a disadvantaged population that has limited access to the services of a lactation consultant. All candidates were fully qualified to sit the exam or re-certify.
Many candidates will be sitting the exam for the first time, and others are re-certifying. In this manner, MILCC is fulfilling the organizational goals of increasing the number of IBCLCs around the world, enhancing the profession through re-certification of IBCLCs and increasing the diversity of the profession.
Scholarship recipients are from the following nations: Canada (2), Egypt (44), Israel (1), South Africa (1), Unites Arab Emirates (6), and the United States of America (23).
Canadian Breastfeeding Foundation supports IBCLC Candidates
For the second year, two Canadian citizens were awarded the Canadian Breastfeeding Foundation Scholarships. These awards were created to promote the development of the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant credential in underserved areas of Canada.
JoAnne W. Scott Scholarship Winners Chosen
The MILCC Board of Directors is pleased to announce that an outstanding woman from the USA has been selected to receive the JoAnne W. Scott Scholarship this year. MILCC believes that this candidate is deserving and will honor the memory and legacy of JoAnne Scott.
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What is MILCC?
HISTORY: The International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) profession came into existence in 1985. Within two years it was apparent that the certifying exam fees caused financial obstacles for some candidates. In 1987, the Association for Lactation Consultant Certification (ALCC) was formed and awarded 2 scholarships to worthy candidates. As the lactation consultant profession grew in stature, the numbers of qualified candidates seeking certification and needing financial support increased. In response to the need, more scholarships were awarded. To better reflect its objectives, the organization changed its name in 1997 to Monetary Investment for Lactation Consultant Ceryification (MILCC).
MILCC raises money, carefully invests funds, reviews scholarship requests and awards scholarships to worthy candidates. Criteria for selection is "financial need". Priority is given to candidates who serve a population lacking access to the specialized services of an IBCLC. Scholarship awards reached an all time high in 2007, with 120 candidates receiving support totaling over $29,000.
The requests for monetary support will increase as recognition of the importance of breastfeeding increases and the need for IBCLC services is realized.
IMPACT: Increasing the number of credentialed lactation consultants insures the highest level of breastfeeding care and education for families and communities around the world. As more babies breastfeed, food scarcity decreases, infant and maternal survival rates increase, and family health improves. On a community level, more health care resources are preserved as infant illness is decreased. Breastfeeding is ecological! Globally, trash is decreased and energy is saved rather than spent on formula manufacture and preparation. The new credential IBCLC has also added another valuable profession to the health care field. Over 17,000 individuals have been certified and contribute to global health.
Nurturing the Next Generation - Who Benefits?
- Practitioners with financial need
- New
mothers and infants
- Families and communities worldwide
- Hospitals
seeking to improve maternal and infant care
- The lactation consultant profession
How is MILCC Funded?
MILCC
is funded exclusively from private contributions
including donations for Pins and Jewelry. Your contribution is greatly needed and can really make a difference. Please donate to MILCC.
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