International Medical Services for Health (INMED) USA Expand view 45449 Severn Way, Suite 161 Sterling, VA 20166 INMED is a nonprofit health and development organisation dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of people around the world. Since 1986, INMED has worked worldwide to build partnerships that enable local sustainability of community-based programmes, develop and strengthen appropriate health education strategies and materials, offer technical assistance at both grassroots and professional levels, and create sustainable systems for delivery of quality medicines and medical supplies. INMED's active partnerships among international and community-based nonprofit organisations, corporations, governments, bilateral/multilateral organisations, and teachers, parents and children, support our goal of viable, sustainable preventive health programmes for medically underserved populations worldwide http://www.inmed.org
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) USA Expand view 3 UN Plaza New York NY 10017 UNICEF is concerned about the Human Rights of a Child. They were created to work with other to over come the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination that a child may face. http://www.unicef.org
Helen Keller Worldwide (HKW) USA Expand view 352 Park Avenue South 12th Floor New York, NY 10010 Helen Keller Worldwide prevents blindness, restores sight and provides rehabilitation services to blind people, saving the sight and lives of the most vulnerable people. Programmes are working in thirty countries in Asia, Africa and the Americas. In an effort to provide services that effect long-term change, they aim to build the capacity of governments and strengthen existing infrastructures. Helen Keller Worldwide acts as a trainer and organiser and offers technical asssistance to the public, private and non-profit sectors that provide health care services at regional, national and international levels http://www.hki.org
Boston Women's Health Book Collective (BWHBC) USA Expand view PO Box 192 Somerville MA 02144 The Boston Women's Health Book Collective (BWHBC), best known for 'Our Bodies, Ourselves' and 'Nuestros Cuerpos', 'Nuestras Vidas', empowers women with information about health, sexuality and reproduction. We work in and for the public interest, promote equality between women and men, and build bridges among social justice movements http://www.ourbodiesourselves.org
The Centre for Development & Population Activities (CEDPA) USA Expand view 1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 100 Washington, DC 20036 CEDPA is now part of Plan International. Its approach is to work hand- in -hand with women leaders, local partners and national and international organisations to give women the tools they need to improve their lives, families and communities.CEDPA's programs:increase educational opportunities for girls and youth;ensure access to lifesaving reproductive health and HIV/AIDS information and services; andstrengthen women’s ability to become leaders in their communities and nations http://www.cedpa.org
Family Health International (FHI) USA Expand view PO Box 13950 Research Triangle Park NC 27709 Works to improve reproductive and family health around the world through bio-medical and social science research, innovative health service delivery interventions, and training and information programmes. It works in partnership with universities, ministries of health and NGOs, conducting on-going projects in the USA and more than 40 developing countries. The resource centre is open to the public http://www.fhi.org
Vale Hospice International USA Expand view 81 Glinka Road PO Box 7 Cabot, VT 05647 The Vale Hospice International Foundation is engaged in the building and maintenance of free hospices in post-Soviet era countries. The organisation has developed a programme to address all the needs of children with life-threatening conditions and their families. The programme brings together physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, teachers, clergy, administrators and volunteers as an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care. http://www.valehospice.org/
Mobility Builders USA Expand view c/o the Washington Assistive Technology Foundation 100 S King St Ste 280 Seattle WA 98144 We leverage the internet to enable local therapists in developing countries to provide clinically appropriate wheelchairs to children with disabilities. Specifically, we developed software which helps design and creates dimensioned drawings of custom wheelchairs based on parameters entered by local clinicians. Affordable Wheelchairs are designed specifically for the clinical needs of each user and are built in-country using locally available materials. An online database allows local therapists to upload photos and data from seating evaluations for review by experienced therapists for quality control and mentorship. We are interested in developing new partnerships http://www.MobilityBuilders.org
The Tyler Foundation For Disabilities USA Expand view 1024 Bayside Drive Suite 353 Newport Beach, CA 92660 USA This organisation supports individuals and families living with autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy, or a mental illness. http://www.thetylerfoundation.org
Massachusetts Medical Society USA Expand view 860 Winter Street Waltham Woods Corporate Center Waltham, MA 02451-1411 The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) is the Massachusetts state professional association for physicians and medical students. We are dedicated to educating and advocating for the patients and physicians of Massachusetts. The Society, under the auspices of NEJM Group, publishes the New England Journal of Medicine, a leading global medical journal and web site, and NEJM Journal Watch alerts and publications covering 13 specialties. The MMS is also a leader in continuing medical education for health care professionals throughout Massachusetts, conducting a variety of medical education programs for physicians and health care professionals. http://www.massmed.org/