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Handicap International and Sanofi -aventis develop a programme to fight diabetes in developing countries

In 2006, Sanofi-Aventis launched pilot programs to help improve diabetes disease management in developing countries, in conjunction with the NGO Handicap International, Sante Diabete Mali and other local NGOs in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Public-Private Partnership Provides Health Insurance for the Poor in the Republic of Georgia

Since 2004, the USAID-funded, Abt Associates-led CoReform Project has provided on-the-ground technical assistance to the Government of Georgia. The assistance focuses on exploring different health financing, health policy, and service delivery options to overcome barriers to high quality health...

Partnerships bring fuel services to northern Mozambique medical clinics

In a country with 500 doctors for almost 20 million people, initiatives that can expand the reach of health services to rural people are in critical demand but in short supply. In northern Mozambique, the big challenge for health clinics is the lack of reliable fuel to light medical operations and...

Bupa International has joined forces with the international charity, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

In 2008, Bupa International, the world's largest expatriate health insurer, joined forces with the international charity, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), to raise money for people in Africa.

Extending women enterpreneurship in India

To reach populations in remote areas, Hindustan Unilever has recruited and trained women in rural areas to act as direct sales operators. This led to the creation of Project Shakti in India which is now being extended to other countries as well.

Sanofi-aventis and WHO partner to fight sleeping sickness in Africa

Sanofi-aventis, the largest pharmaceutical company in Europe and the fourth-largest in the world, began a partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2001 to fight sleeping sickness and other neglected diseases affecting the world’s poorest people.

A to Z Textile Mills: A Public Private Partnership Providing Long-Lasting Anti-Malaria Bed Nets to the Poor in Tanzania

Malaria, transmitted through mosquito bites, kills a million people worldwide each year. In 2004, A to Z Textile Mills of Tanzania became the sole African producer of long-lasting insecticide treated bed nets, able to kill mosquitoes on contact for five years without retreatment and resistant to...

Africure Community Health Development Organization (ACHDO)

Africure Community Health Development Organization (ACHDO) Is a registered NGO operating in Eastern Uganda. It has a wide range of projects it’s implementing. The organization runs a medical center called Africure International Medical Center as private not for profit (PNFP), founded in November...

Raise the Roof Academy

Raise the Roof Academy (RTRA) began operations on March 7th, 2011, in greater Masaka, Uganda. It’s a registered indigenous Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with NGO file number MIA/NB/2019/09/3003 and Permit number INDP0003003NB serving the grass root community. Originally serving just 30...

PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE)

Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives: PLANE Making a Difference in Rural Uganda PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE) is a National registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) operating in Uganda, with offices in Fort Portal Tourism City, Western Uganda. We advocate for the protection and...

Community Development Foundation (CDF)

Community Development Foundation (CDF) initiates and supports a number of community development projects and programmes in the Wakiso District of Uganda. These focus around primary health care, basic education and training, agriculture and farming, empowerment of marginalised groups and...

Sekamuli Women & Children Development Project (SEWODEP)

Sekamuli Women and Children Development Project (SEWODEP) is an initiative to stimulate development activities for vulnerable women and children of Sekamuli. It is a non-profit making project which was initiated by concerned community leaders of the area.

Pader Orphans Caring Project

The Pader Orphans Caring Project is a Ugandan NGO that provides education, help and support for child victims of the conflict in the war torn regions of northen Uganda. Founded by a former child soldier, the oganisation helps to rehabilitate,reintegrate and educate the children.

Project CURE (Commission on Urgent Relief & Equipment)

Project C.U.R.E. (Commission on Urgent Relief&Equipment) collects medical supplies and equipment, and donates them to developing countries.

Annai Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust (AIGMT)

Annai Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust (AIGMT) provides programs to empower the rural poor by improving the educational and vocational skills of women, assist with the economic self-reliance of women through micro level savings and credit, work for the eradication and rehabilitation of child labor,...

Relief Welfare Association for Social Awareness Welfare Society

The Relief Welfare Association for Social Awareness is a registered charitable society in Andhra Pradesh, India. Services Provided : MEDICAL SUPPORT: Provides vital treatment and care available throughout many near villages and it is the only source of medical help for many families living...

Central Asian Partners

Central Asian Partners is involved in a wide variety of projects from rural village medical clinics and maternal health projects, to providing visiting professors to teach university seminars, as well as locating and shipping equipment and supplies needed by field personnel.

Centro de la Niña Trabajadora (CENIT) [Centre for the working girl]

Centro de la Niña Trabajadora (CENIT) helps working children in Ecuador, and especially working girls, and their families overcome poverty and improve their quality of lives through education and job training, nutrition programs, health and social services, psychological help, and recreation. ...

Australian People for Health, Education & Development Abroad (APHEDA) Union Aid Abroad

Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA was established to contribute directly to countries and regions of the world where men and women workers are disadvantaged through poverty, a lack of workplace, denial of labour and human rights, civil conflict and war. Union Aid Abroad is committed to justice and...

Thai Red Cross Society

Thai Red Cross Society, a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, provides community medical and health care, medical relief in disaster areas, and support for the youth anti-drug programme.