Health Support

"Terry Fox was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma (bone cancer) in his right leg in 1977 and had his leg amputated 15 cm (six inches) above the knee. While in hospital, Terry was so overcome by the suffering of other cancer patients that he decided to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. He called his journey the Marathon of Hope. Terry’s Marathon of Hope took place in 1980 with the simple objective of informing Canadians of the importance of finding a cure for cancer. With fierce determination, he ran an average of 42 kilometers (26 miles) every day for 143 days. Terry was forced to end his run-on September 1, 1980 when the cancer spread to his lungs. Driven by Terry’s courage and determination, we collaborate with and inspire people around the world to support and fundraise for bold, extraordinary research to end cancer." https://terryfox.org/our-mission/

"Starlight's vision is that everyone experiences a happy childhood, because happiness matters. Serious childhood illness doesn’t just impact a child’s health. It can turn their whole life upside down, causing them to miss out on spending time with their family, building friendships, going to school and just living their life. Australia has one of the best healthcare systems in the world. But sick children and young people need more than the exceptional care that our clinicians can offer. They need the social and emotional support that lets them be a child. This is Starlight’s job. For over 30 years we have used play, social connection and creativity to support children and young people in some of their toughest times and to positively change their healthcare experience. We work alongside clinicians, wherever they go, from by the bedside in a major paediatric hospital to mobile clinics visiting remote communities. Working in partnership to deliver the best possible care for children and young people across the whole country, so that they can live their best lives." https://www.starlight.org.au/about-us/who-we-are

"LEPRA is a non-governmental organisation that promotes quality health care, initiates and fosters new developments and implementation. LEPRA focused specifically on supporting the government of India’s National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) in Hyderabad. Leprosy control activities were carried out according to a Survey, Education and Treatment (SET) strategy in which identifying all patients living in an area, by means of case finding methods like mass, contact and school surveys, and treating them with multi-drug therapy (MDT) was the prime objective. n addition to our focus areas leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF), LEPRA also works with TB, HIV/AIDS, eye-care, malaria and disabilities arising from other diseases. LEPRA focuses health improvement activities in the community that are marginalised or poor, especially women and children, young people, slum populations and migrants affected by the above mentioned diseases and tries to bring about positive changes in their life-style." https://leprasociety.in/about-us/

"Our vision is a world where every child has an optimum start in life through the benefits of breastmilk. Good nutrition in the 1,000 days between conception and a child’s second birthday lays the foundation for a healthy future. Breastfeeding is the single most effective intervention to improve a baby’s health and chance for a better life. Yet despite decades of investment, breastfeeding rates are still frustratingly low: millions of women and families worldwide don’t have the support they need to provide breastmilk to their children. The Family Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation (FLRF), established in Switzerland in 2013, is an independent philanthropic organization revitalizing the journey from science to impact. We take a unique approach: our priority is to increase breastfeeding rates worldwide, so our focus is on helping build innovative, efficient pathways to get there. Our team supports and collaborates with researchers, policymakers, practitioners, government leaders and partner organizations working to ensure every child has an optimum start in life through the benefits of breastmilk." https://www.larsson-rosenquist.org/en/about-us/

"HelpAge India is a secular, not-for-profit organization in India, registered under the Societies’ Registration Act of 1860. Set up in 1978, the organization works for ‘the cause and care of disadvantaged older persons to improve their quality of life’ HelpAge envisions a society where elderly have the right to an active, healthy and dignified life. It recently became the first and only Indian organization to be honoured with the ‘UN Population Award 2020’ for its exemplary work in the field of ageing, relief efforts work during the Covid 19 pandemic and recognition of the organization’s outstanding contribution to population issues and efforts in the realization of older persons rights in India. Currently there are a projected 138 million elderly in India. HelpAge India voices their concerns, so they can lead secure & dignified lives. It works through 26 State Offices across India, runs numerous programs on-ground, addressing elder needs and advocating for their rights, such as their right to Universal Pension, quality Healthcare, action against Elder Abuse and many more at a national, state and societal level with Central and State governments. It advocates for elder friendly policies and their implementation thereof. The organization’s programs are focused on direct interventions in the areas of Healthcare (mobile healthcare units, cataract surgeries), Agecare (helplines, senior citizen care homes and day care centres, physiotherapy), Livelihoods (elder-self-help groups; linkages with government schemes), Disaster Response (e.g. covid19 relief response), as well as Advocacy and Awareness on rights and policies relating to elders." https://www.helpageindia.org/aboutus/

"Teenage Cancer Trust offers unique care and support, designed for and with young people. We fund specialised nurses, youth workers and hospital units in the NHS, so young people have dedicated staff and facilities to support them throughout treatment. We run events for young people with cancer to help them regain independence and meet other young people going through something similar. And we provide easy-to-understand information about every aspect of living with cancer as a young person." https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/about-us

"Polska Misja Medyczna pomaga ofiarom wojen, katastrof i kataklizmów. Działania Stowarzyszenia opierają się na pracy pracowników humanitarnych oraz wolontariuszy: lekarzy, ratowników medycznych, pielęgniarzy, rehabilitantów, a także psychologów i analityków medycznych. Jesteśmy jedną z niewielu polskich organizacji pozarządowych, które udzielają pomocy medycznej. Nasze działanie ma charakter długofalowy – przynosi trwałe zmiany w społecznościach, które wspieramy. Z lekarzami z Polski prowadzimy szkolenia w szpitalach w Afryce i Azji. Na Bliskim Wschodzie pomagamy uchodźcom w obozach. Otaczamy opieką medyczną kobiety w ciąży i małe dzieci. Grupa ta jest bowiem najbardziej narażona na tragiczne skutki kryzysów humanitarnych. Stawiane sobie cele realizujemy nie tylko poprzez bezpośrednią pomoc medyczną, ale również edukację, pomoc humanitarną i rozwojową dla najbardziej poszkodowanych i potrzebujących." https://pmm.org.pl/o-nas/kim-jestesmy/

"Action for Development runs projects in midwifery capacity building and education for street children as well as children with disabilities; at the same time it provides affordable health services through its Comprehensive Health Center, which also offers regular training for health workers. AfD was founded by a group of experienced health and development professionals in Afghanistan and the organization was established in Geneva in 2011. In 2014 it was granted consultative status with the United Nations Social and Economic Council (ECOSOC)." https://actfordev.org/about-us-2/

"Créé par le Dr Pierre Lechner, ANEB a vu le jour sous le nom de la Fondation de l’anorexie mentale et de boulimie. Malgré une approche médicale prédominante, le Dr Lechner croyait fortement en une approche communautaire et à la création de groupes d’entraide dans le but d’aider les personnes souffrant d’un trouble alimentaire. Par conséquent, plusieurs de ses efforts furent consacrés au développement d’une fondation qui pourrait offrir des services complémentaires au milieu hospitalier. En 2022, l'organisme peut compter sur une équipe soudée de plus de 50 intervenants et ambassadeurs. Ensembles, ils veillent à offrir des services adaptés aux personnes aux prises avec des troubles alimentaires divers : anorexie, boulimie, hyperphagie, troubles de conduites alimentaires non-spécifiés, relation dysfonctionnelle avec la nourriture, et autre." https://fr-ca.facebook.com/anebquebec/about_details

"Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a vibrant movement made up of people from all corners of the world who share a common purpose: to save the lives and alleviate the suffering of people in danger by delivering medical care where it is needed most. Our success is a testament to the people who have dedicated their time and expertise to MSF’s work overseas and at home. Our staff – past and present – shape the organisation’s future by participating in the MSF Association. " https://msf.org.au/our-association

"Region Västra Götaland is governed by democratically elected politicians and with over 56,000 employees is one of Sweden’s biggest employers. Our task is to offer good healthcare and dental care and to provide the prerequisites for good public health, a rich cultural life, a good environment, jobs, research, education and good communications. All together, this all provide a foundation for sustainable growth in Västra Götaland. Together with the 49 municipalities, trade and industry, organisations and academia, we drive development with Västra Götaland’s best interests as objective." https://www.vgregion.se/en/about/

"Operation Eyesight Universal is an international development organization working to eliminate avoidable vision loss (blindness/vision loss that can either be cured or prevented) in partnership with local hospitals and governments, and through support from our generous donors around the world. Founded in 1963 in Calgary, Canada, we have been recognized as a key player working towards the elimination of avoidable blindness/vision loss. With support from generous donors, we collaborate with local hospital and government partners to invest in sustainable eye health treatment, blindness prevention and community development to create a better life for people now and into the future." https://operationeyesight.com/about/

"NHS Charities Together is the national charity for everyone who uses, cares about and works in the NHS. We have a unique relationship with the NHS and a unique role as the membership organization for the over 200 NHS charities across the UK. As the country and the NHS emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, our strategy builds upon previous iterations, reflects learning and takes account of the new policy context. It creates the framework for sustainable ways of working for the future, and sets out how we will unleash the combined potential of NHS charities and NHS Charities Together to make a real difference for patients, communities and the NHS workforce. Our strategy has two key ambitions: - Maximize the impact of the NHS charity sector, coalescing with members around the change we want to see and working together in more collaborative ways. - Maximize the impact of NHS Charities Together as a national charity, making our distinct contribution." https://nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/about-us/our-strategy/

"Prost8 UK was formed in 2019 to address the fact that far too many men are being overtreated for medium grade prostate cancer when there are world-leading minimally invasive treatments available in the NHS right now There are some remarkable medical advances happening in prostate cancer right now and as a result 1000’s more men with prostate cancer can live longer and have better lifestyle outcomes. Sadly, as things stand, these new minimally invasive treatment options, such as Focal Ablation, are just not being made available fast enough in the UK. That is why the Prost8 UK charity was formed to ensure that men with a low to medium grade prostate cancer diagnosis (or even those with just concerns) have access to the very best treatment options and resources." https://www.prost8.org.uk/about/the-charity/

"Body Positive Inc. is a peer support organisation, founded by and run for, all people living with HIV in New Zealand. We offer support services for people living with HIV, helping to break down isolation and building a sense of community, while advocating on behalf of people living with HIV at a national level." https://bodypositive.org.nz/