La Leche League
Vision
To realize, deepen and share the love and wisdom found in the breastfeeding relationship.
Mission
Our Mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
Purpose
The purpose of La Leche League is
To realize, deepen and share the love and wisdom found in the breastfeeding relationship.
Mission
Our Mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
Purpose
The purpose of La Leche League is
- To help mothers learn to breastfeed their babies;
- To encourage mothering through breastfeeding;
- To promote a better understanding of breastfeeding and related subjects.
La Leche League - International Area Network (IAN)
About the IAN
La Leche League International (LLLI) is made up of 7 Direct Connect Entities, each of which serves as a leadership body for its Leaders to connect with LLLI, see Structure of LLLI. The International Area Network (IAN) is a rapidly growing and expanding Direct Connect Entity of LLLI comprising 10 Areas (support networks), which includes over 40 countries across Asia, Oceania (excluding New Zealand), Middle East, Israel, Africa, and Latin America. See IAN map. There are close to 600 LLL Leaders and over 400 local LLL Groups with meetings and mother-to-mother breastfeeding support offered in more than 15 languages.
Publications (original and translations) whether in print and digital format or posted online as articles and blogs are an important means of providing information and support in their own language for mothers, families, those who are interested in becoming an LLL Leader, LLL Leaders, and at times healthcare providers. Currently there are publications being done in Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), English, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Ndebele, Northern Sotho/Sepedi, Russian, Sotho/Southern Sotho, Setswana, Spanish, Swahili, Swati, Venda, Vietnamese, Tsonga, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Xhosa, and Zulu. Go to multilingual information on the "Resource" page to see some of these publications.
If you are interested in becoming an LLL Leader, please contact a local LLL Group and Leader near you in order to discuss your situation with her, see Find Support. If there is no LLL Group or Leader near where you are, you can contact the International Area Network (IAN). You will be referred to a Leader Accreditation Department (LAD) representative in the IAN who can help you.
La Leche League International (LLLI) is made up of 7 Direct Connect Entities, each of which serves as a leadership body for its Leaders to connect with LLLI, see Structure of LLLI. The International Area Network (IAN) is a rapidly growing and expanding Direct Connect Entity of LLLI comprising 10 Areas (support networks), which includes over 40 countries across Asia, Oceania (excluding New Zealand), Middle East, Israel, Africa, and Latin America. See IAN map. There are close to 600 LLL Leaders and over 400 local LLL Groups with meetings and mother-to-mother breastfeeding support offered in more than 15 languages.
- Find local LLL support in the IAN here.
- For general inquiries about the IAN, please contact the International Area Network.
Publications (original and translations) whether in print and digital format or posted online as articles and blogs are an important means of providing information and support in their own language for mothers, families, those who are interested in becoming an LLL Leader, LLL Leaders, and at times healthcare providers. Currently there are publications being done in Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), English, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Ndebele, Northern Sotho/Sepedi, Russian, Sotho/Southern Sotho, Setswana, Spanish, Swahili, Swati, Venda, Vietnamese, Tsonga, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Xhosa, and Zulu. Go to multilingual information on the "Resource" page to see some of these publications.
If you are interested in becoming an LLL Leader, please contact a local LLL Group and Leader near you in order to discuss your situation with her, see Find Support. If there is no LLL Group or Leader near where you are, you can contact the International Area Network (IAN). You will be referred to a Leader Accreditation Department (LAD) representative in the IAN who can help you.
IAN Inclusivity Statement
The International Area Network (IAN) of La Leche League (LLL) embraces our diversity and the inherent uniqueness of each person. With cultural sensitivity and kindness, we fulfill the LLL Mission of providing breastfeeding support to mothers around the world and information to those who request it. IAN affiliated Areas work in accordance with the norms of their communities and applicable laws. IAN Inclusivity Statement in other languages.
The International Area Network (IAN) of La Leche League (LLL) embraces our diversity and the inherent uniqueness of each person. With cultural sensitivity and kindness, we fulfill the LLL Mission of providing breastfeeding support to mothers around the world and information to those who request it. IAN affiliated Areas work in accordance with the norms of their communities and applicable laws. IAN Inclusivity Statement in other languages.
Arabic - (IAN) بيان الشمولية لشبكة المناطق حول العالم
.إنّ "شبكة المناطق حول العالم" التّابعة لمنظمة لاليتشي ليغ الدولية تحترم التنوّع والتفرّد لدى كل إنسان
.من خلال الرِّفق و احترام الثقافات، نحقق رسالة المنظمة في توفير الدعم والمعلومات عن الرضاعة الطبيعية للأمهات حول العالم
.تعمل المناطق في نطاق "شبكة المناطق حول العالم" وفقاً لأعراف المجتمعات في كل منطقة والنظم والقوانين المعمول بها هناك
.إنّ "شبكة المناطق حول العالم" التّابعة لمنظمة لاليتشي ليغ الدولية تحترم التنوّع والتفرّد لدى كل إنسان
.من خلال الرِّفق و احترام الثقافات، نحقق رسالة المنظمة في توفير الدعم والمعلومات عن الرضاعة الطبيعية للأمهات حول العالم
.تعمل المناطق في نطاق "شبكة المناطق حول العالم" وفقاً لأعراف المجتمعات في كل منطقة والنظم والقوانين المعمول بها هناك
国际区域网络包容性声明 - Chinese
国际母乳会（La Leche League，简称LLL）的国际区域网络（International Area Network，简称IAN）珍视我们的多样性以及每个人的独特性。我们以文化敏感性和善意，履行LLL的使命，为全球的母亲提供母乳喂养支持，并向有需要的人提供相关信息。IAN附属地区根据其社区规范和适用法律开展工作。
Déclaration d'inclusion de Le réseau international - French
Le réseau international (IAN) de La Leche League (LLL) englobe notre diversité et le caractère unique de chaque personne. Avec sensibilité culturelle et gentillesse, nous remplissons la mission de la LLL en fournissant du soutien à l'allaitement aux mères du monde entier ainsi que des informations à celles qui en font la demande. Les régions affiliées à l'IAN travaillent conformément aux normes de leurs communautés et aux lois en vigueur.
Declaración de Inclusión de la Red de Área Internacional - Spanish
La Red de Área Internacional (IAN) de la Liga La Leche (LLL) acoge nuestra diversidad y la singularidad inherente de cada persona. Con sensibilidad cultural y amabilidad, cumplimos la Misión de LLL de brindar apoyo en lactancia materna a madres de todo el mundo e información a quienes la solicitan. Las Áreas Afiliadas a la Red de Área Internacional trabajan de acuerdo con las normas de sus comunidades y las leyes aplicables.
国际母乳会（La Leche League，简称LLL）的国际区域网络（International Area Network，简称IAN）珍视我们的多样性以及每个人的独特性。我们以文化敏感性和善意，履行LLL的使命，为全球的母亲提供母乳喂养支持，并向有需要的人提供相关信息。IAN附属地区根据其社区规范和适用法律开展工作。
Déclaration d'inclusion de Le réseau international - French
Le réseau international (IAN) de La Leche League (LLL) englobe notre diversité et le caractère unique de chaque personne. Avec sensibilité culturelle et gentillesse, nous remplissons la mission de la LLL en fournissant du soutien à l'allaitement aux mères du monde entier ainsi que des informations à celles qui en font la demande. Les régions affiliées à l'IAN travaillent conformément aux normes de leurs communautés et aux lois en vigueur.
Declaración de Inclusión de la Red de Área Internacional - Spanish
La Red de Área Internacional (IAN) de la Liga La Leche (LLL) acoge nuestra diversidad y la singularidad inherente de cada persona. Con sensibilidad cultural y amabilidad, cumplimos la Misión de LLL de brindar apoyo en lactancia materna a madres de todo el mundo e información a quienes la solicitan. Las Áreas Afiliadas a la Red de Área Internacional trabajan de acuerdo con las normas de sus comunidades y las leyes aplicables.
About La Leche League Leaders
La Leche League (LLL) Leaders are volunteer breastfeeding counselors who have breastfed their own babies, and are active in providing breastfeeding support in their communities.
A Leader is someone who is currently accredited as a La Leche League International Leader, has fulfilled LLLI requirements for leadership, and subscribes to the purposes and policy of LLL. All Leaders bring their unique experience, warmth, empathy and other skills to their LLL work, whether they have had one baby or several.
There are approximately 4,000 Leaders in over 80 countries on every continent but Antarctica.
Leaders may lead a local group and hold meetings. LLL is not affiliated to, and does not endorse or support, any business, organisation or religion whose premises we use for meetings.
Leaders may also offer a variety of other support including phone, text, email and via social media.
You can find out about becoming a Leader here.
A Leader is someone who is currently accredited as a La Leche League International Leader, has fulfilled LLLI requirements for leadership, and subscribes to the purposes and policy of LLL. All Leaders bring their unique experience, warmth, empathy and other skills to their LLL work, whether they have had one baby or several.
There are approximately 4,000 Leaders in over 80 countries on every continent but Antarctica.
Leaders may lead a local group and hold meetings. LLL is not affiliated to, and does not endorse or support, any business, organisation or religion whose premises we use for meetings.
Leaders may also offer a variety of other support including phone, text, email and via social media.
You can find out about becoming a Leader here.
About La Leche League International
Resources and information from La Leche League International (LLLI)
Breastfeeding information
https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/
Find local support (world wide)
https://www.llli.org/get-help/
History
https://www.llli.org/about/history/
Infant Feeding in Emergencies (multilingual)
https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/infant-feeding-emergencies-multilingual/
LLLI publications
Philosophy
llli.org/about/policies-standing-rules/psr-lll-philosophy/
Structure of LLLI
www.llli.org/about/whos-who-in-la-leche-league/structure-of-llli/
Breastfeeding information
https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/
Find local support (world wide)
https://www.llli.org/get-help/
History
https://www.llli.org/about/history/
Infant Feeding in Emergencies (multilingual)
https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/infant-feeding-emergencies-multilingual/
LLLI publications
- LLL Today llli.org/about/what-we-do/llli-today/
- Breastfeeding Today https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-today/
Philosophy
llli.org/about/policies-standing-rules/psr-lll-philosophy/
Structure of LLLI
www.llli.org/about/whos-who-in-la-leche-league/structure-of-llli/
