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Our Work: Global Partners for Health is focused on providing help to third world countries including Zambia, located in southeast Africa. Zambia is an extremely poor, but peaceful, country which has been devastated by the AIDS epidemic with one out of every three adults infected. This has resulted in tens of thousands of AIDS orphans. Because of the economic problems facing the country, the Zambian government cannot keep up with the huge need to house, feed, and provide medical supplies for these children. We have also worked on projects in India, travel grant programs, and educational and service learning programs for children in the United States. In addition to providing food and medical supplies to areas in need, we are committed to helping educate our children and young adults on the lives of other children around the world. Our Projects: Zambia Approximately 1.1 million children in Zambia face starvation and homelessness. The orphanages we support provide a safe home and school environment filled with love and dedication. Children who were living on the streets now have food, shelter and medical care. The Lubasi Home and Sons of Thunder Orphanage each care for over 60 children and the numbers keep growing. Educational, health, and agricultural programs are part of the overall goal of giving the children a sense of well-being. The long tern goals include self-sufficiency, education and independence. It costs approximately $50 per month per child for food, clothing and other basic necessities. As in all countries, the future of Zambia lies within its children. Little Citizen’s Project In 2006, Katherine Davey visited the Lubasi Home while working at the local hospital. Katherine was inspired to create a DVD which highlights the beauty of these children (please click on the link to see the Little Citizen’s Project). The DVD became a way for elementary schools to raise funds for the Lubasi Home. Global Partners for Health has the DVD available to show in schools, churches, or other groups. One of our core values is to educate children and young adults who often cannot connect with countries as far away as Zambia. Global Partners for Health is committed to helping young people develop a spirit for charity and become thoughtful and responsible global citizens. This program can be tailored for elementary, middle and high school students. * World Health Organization 2006 India In Chennai, India infants and children live and sleep on the streets with their mothers, often hungry and sick. Dazzling Stone School and Home for Children has over 120 children. Three years ago there was no physical structure, only outdoor areas for school and play. By partnering with Indian and American corporations, Global Partners for Health helped to raise funds for a new facility at the Dazzling Stone Children’s Home in Chennai. The home has been able to take in more children and give them food, health care and education. Still, there is a need for medical supplies and food, as well as books, pencils, paper and clothing. Travel Grants for Health Professionals Global Partners for Health makes funds available to healthcare professionals, or health educators, who wish to participate in other humanitarian organizations’ relief efforts. The expense of travel is often too great for many potential volunteers who wish to work in a foreign country. These grants are not limited to any particular country, but preference is given to those volunteering is particularly disadvantaged areas. Our application form is available on this website. Resources and Additional Information Suggested Reading: The End of Poverty by Jeffrey Sachs Terri Glasser PLEASE SUPPORT OUR WORK! DONATE NOW!
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