Fighting Infant Mortality Rates Through...

Human Milk Banking In Africa.

Charity

Bring Life to needy babies

Let's join hands and make infant mortality a thing of the past by supporting human milk banking in Africa, starting from Ghana.

Research & Planning

We believe that a science-backed research into infant nutrition will bring about gains that will go a long way to reduce infant mortality rates.

Sensitizations & Campaigns

People everywhere must know about the benefits of human milk banking and fully partake in it. Women and mothers must be taught about the value of breast milk to the survival of a baby.

Giving & Outreach

We stand for premature and medically fragile babies in need. Your support for these vulnerable babies is highly appreciated.

Guaranteed Outcomes

About 10,000 mothers and babies in rural and peri-urban areas in Ghana are expected to be impacted annually through our interventions and programmes; and your partnership is key to our success.

Breast Milk Poverty Must Stop!

... and that's when infant mortality rates can see a sharp decline.

Let's take action TODAY!

Generously support us to save Infant lives now!

Donate Now

The Urgency

Why Human Milk Banking In Ghana and Africa Matters...

43%

Reduction In NEC

In a comparative study of very low birth-weight / preterm infants, availability of donor human milk reduced the incidence of necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) from ~5.1% down to ~2.9% (a reduction of ≈ 43%).

30%

Under-Five Mortality

In Ghana each year more than 128,000 babies are born prematurely (preterm) and complications from prematurity contribute to an estimated 30% of under-five mortality. Preterm babies often cannot feed well and may particularly benefit from donor human milk when mother’s own milk is insufficient or unavailable.

77.2%

Milk-donor Readiness

Among a sample of Ghanaian women (n = 949) it was found that 77.2% were willing to donate milk to a human milk bank, and 69.4% believed that donating would favour their own child.

43%

Newborn Deaths

In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), about 43% of global newborn deaths occur, with a neonatal mortality rate of around 27 deaths per 1,000 live births

Who We Are

Human Milk Africa is a Ghana-based nonprofit organization committed to saving the lives of vulnerable infants through the promotion and establishment of human milk banking across Africa.

We believe that every newborn deserves the best start in life — and that access to safe, donated breast milk can make the difference between life and death, especially for premature and low-birth-weight babies. Our mission is to reduce infant mortality rates by creating a sustainable network of human milk banks, supporting breastfeeding mothers, and raising awareness about the life-saving benefits of breast milk donation. We work closely with hospitals, healthcare providers, and community partners to ensure that no baby is left without the nourishment they need to survive and thrive...

Founding Team

Good visions are birthed by people with foresight and a high sense of responsibility. Here are the leading faces behind Human Milk Africa.

Joseph Obeng-Sem

Chief Executive Officer

Rita Sekyere Ahenkora

Director Of Operations

Cephas Galley Esq

Director Of Legal Services