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Most people in most countries of the world who need life-saving insulin cannot obtain it.

Insulin for Life Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that collects and distributes insulin and other diabetes supplies that would otherwise be wasted. These are donated to recognised organisations in many countries, with agreed monitoring systems, on an ongoing, sustainable basis, and following emergencies. Recipient organisations include children’s diabetes camps, programs involving Australian medical students, Diabetes Associations and clinics.

In addition to the Insulin for Life (IFL) center in Australia, there are IFL affiliated centers in Austria, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom and USA (click here for details). The USA center is managed by IFL Australia Board Member Dr Alicia Jenkins. IFL Australia coordinates the collaborative activities of the 7 IFL affiliated centers (known as “IFL Global”), and helps start new ones.

This is an innovative, cost-effective and life-saving humanitarian assistance program... one model "right for the 21st century."

Video - IFL Philosophy and Activities

A short video, professionally produced by dLife. Supplies donated overseas continue to increase.

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Video - About IFL

Media Forum: Insulin for Life President Ron Raab, and International Diabetes Federation Life for a Child Program Manager Dr. Graham Ogle, discuss the plight of children with Type 1 diabetes in the developing world, and the work of these two organisations.

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Video - Diabetes Camp Ecuador

Children’s diabetes camp sponsored by IFL in Ecuador with funding arranged by the Diabetes hands Foundation USA. IFL also donated the insulin and related supplies.

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Video - Children Who Receive Supplies

Here is a short and inspiring video about FUVIDA (Life for Diabetes Foundation), a support group in Guayaquil, Ecuador which distributes IFL donated insulin and supplies to young people with diabetes. Some of these children would not be alive without this insulin. Dr Aracely Basurto manages the program and also has a child with diabetes.

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A Message

Ron Raab

The life saving activities of IFL result from the dedication of the Board, the IFL affiliates in Austria, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom and the USA, and the many volunteers and supporters around the world. You are the IFL team! Thank you to all of you!

Ron Raab OAM, President, Insulin for Life

Artwork

Artwork by children who received donated insulin from IFL.

More artwork can be found in our Photos section.

A child in South America with insulin donated by IFL Australia.