Outbrave Relief – Fighting for a better world

Outbrave Relief provides postpartum support to war-affected Israeli and Palestinian families.

Outbrave Relief is a humanitarian nonprofit rooted in Jerusalem and New York. We provide postpartum support. to war-affected families in Israel and Gaza.

To save one life is to sustain an entire world.

Why Postpartum Care Matters

The postpartum period is one of the most vulnerable times in a woman’s life – a moment of profound transformation, physical healing, and emotional intensity. Yet it remains one of the most neglected phases in maternal healthcare.

Even in high-income, well-resourced societies, more than 1 in 10 women experience childbirth as traumatic. Over half of all mothers or newborns face medical complications after birth that require professional care. These challenges not only endanger maternal health, but can have lasting consequences for a child’s cognitive, emotional, and physical development.

In war-affected areas, the need for care becomes even more urgent. Exposure to trauma, disrupted support systems, and prolonged instability leave deep imprints on families. In these settings, the absence of postpartum care isn’t just a service gap – it’s a direct threat to the health, resilience, and future of entire communities.

The science is clear: when mothers thrive, babies thrive. Caring for mothers in the critical weeks after birth doesn’t just save lives – it safeguards the well-being of the next generation.

About our Team

Outbrave Relief’s founding team is made up of dedicated professionals based in Israel and the United States – united by a shared commitment to advancing women’s health and transforming the landscape of postpartum care in crisis zones.

Mirjam van de Giessen

President & Executive Director

Urte Leopold

Deputy Director

Catie Newell

Vice-President & Treasurer on the Board

Dr. Mushira Aboodia

Board Director

Fanny Golan

Board Secretary

We provide postpartum care to war-affected families

Recovery in Israel

In Israel’s south and northern border villages, daily life has been marked by fear, deep uncertainty, and trauma since October 2023. Tens of thousands of families have been displaced from their homes, while others remain just beyond the evacuation zones – living under constant threat of missiles, drones, and sirens. Entire communities have been uprooted. Homes, schools, synagogues, agricultural lands, and forests lie in ruins. Livelihoods have been lost. The fabric of everyday life has been violently disrupted. For new mothers, this means giving birth and recovering far from home, in unfamiliar towns or temporary housing.

Outbrave Relief is responding with home-based postpartum care. Guided by Israeli midwives and maternal health experts, we support Israeli mothers of all backgrounds in frontline communities – offering safety, care, and a sense of human connection as they begin to heal and rebuild their lives.

We provide essential supplies to mothers and babies in need

Emergency help in Gaza

In Gaza, the humanitarian situation has severely deteriorated, leaving thousands of women and newborns in deeply vulnerable conditions. Amid war, displacement, and the breakdown of essential medical services, many mothers are giving birth in overcrowded shelters or under-resourced hospitals, often without access to basic supplies or professional support. With over 4,000 births each month and limited hygienic resources, Outbrave Relief provides postpartum aid through trusted healthcare partners.

Our postpartum kits – which include essential hygiene items, and educational materials – are designed to protect maternal and newborn health in war, recognizing the shared humanity of mothers on both sides of the border. Every baby deserves a safe start, and every mother deserves access to vital care after giving birth.

Bank Details for Donations

To contribute directly to Outbrave Relief, Inc., you can use the following domestic (USA) or international wire transfer details:

Domestic Transfer (ACH/Wire):

Beneficiary Name: Outbrave Relief, Inc.
Account Number: 202565254059
Account Type: Checking
Beneficiary Address: 418 Broadway, STE R, Albany, NY 12207
Receiving Bank: Choice Financial Group
ABA Routing Number: 091311229
Bank Address: 4501 23rd Avenue S, Fargo, ND 58104

International Wire Transfer:

SWIFT/BIC Code: CHFGUS44021
Receiving Bank: Choice Financial Group
Bank Address: 4501 23rd Avenue S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
IBAN/Account Number: 202565254059
Beneficiary Name: Outbrave Relief, Inc.
Beneficiary Address: 418 Broadway, STE R, Albany, NY 12207, USA

Outbrave Relief is a registered charity in the State of New York. EIN: 33-3116383.

We are currently in the process of obtaining our 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS.

According to IRS Publication 557, our exemption – once approved – will be retroactive to our date of incorporation: December 30, 2024. This means donations may be tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

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